World Cup winners Iker Casillas and Kaka will be arriving in Ghana with the FIFA World Cup trophy as part of the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola.
The trophy will be on a global journey that will include Ghana and all the 31 remaining qualifying countries for the first time ahead of the 2022 Fifa World Cup to be staged in Qatar in November.
“As football fans around the world gear up to support their teams, Coca-Cola is thrilled to offer fans the opportunity to experience the trophy ahead of the tournament,” said Brad Ross, Vice‑President of Global Sports & Entertainment Marketing and Partnerships at The Coca-Cola Company. “The real magic of the FIFA World Cup exists with fans believing in their teams and showcasing their passion for the game.
At the first stop event in Dubai, FIFA World CupTM champions Iker Casillas and Kaká shared their enthusiasm for the game.
It is an incredible honour to be part of the first stop of the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola. My first FIFA World Cup as a player was when I was just 20 years old, and it is still fresh in my mind – for me, it was a dream come true,” kaka said.
According to Casillas, “It was the highlight of my career when I lifted this very trophy as captain of Spain in 2010. And it is exciting that someone will have that feeling in Qatar later this year. It fills me with great pride to join all of you today, as we kick off the journey of the FIFA World Cup Trophy, bringing it to the fans across the globe.”
The Coca-Cola Company has had a long-standing relationship with FIFA since 1976 and has been an official FIFA World Cup Sponsor since 1978. Coca-Cola has had stadium advertising at every FIFA World Cup since 1950 and is a long-time supporter of football at all levels.
Meanwhile, the Black Stars are paired against Portugal, Uruguay and South Korea in Group H of the World Cup.
The 2022 FIFA World Cup has been scheduled to run from November 21, and will end on December 18, 2022.
