The original FIFA World Cup trophy is back in Mexico on a tight schedule, with limited time slots in each stop. Organizers say entry is free, but access depends on a registration system that issues passes in advance. The route starts in the west and moves city to city through March, then returns for a Mexico City encore in June, right before kickoff. If you want a photo with the trophy, the key details are the dates, the venues, and what you need ready before you show up.
A tour built around timed entry
The FIFA World Cup 26™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola is the official pre-tournament road show for the Trofeo Original. Organizers say the trophy arrives in Mexico on February 26, 2026, before public viewing dates begin. The Mexico run is structured around limited-capacity time slots, so showing up without a confirmed pass is a gamble.
The schedule matters for more than fans in host cities. Several stops are outside the three Mexican match venues for 2026, thereby widening access for people who may not travel to the games. Organizers have also framed this as an unusually long in-country stretch for a host nation before the tournament begins.
Confirmed Mexico dates and host cities
Public viewing opens in Guadalajara from February 28 to March 2, at the venue commonly known as Estadio Akron in Zapopan. Next is León on March 4 and 5 at Poliforum, followed by Veracruz on March 6 and 7 at WTC Veracruz in Boca del Río. The tour then moves to Chihuahua on March 9 and 10 at Expo Chihuahua, and Querétaro on March 11 and 12 at the Centro de Congresos.
From there, Monterrey is scheduled for March 14 to 17 at the stadium known as Estadio BBVA. The next stop is Puebla on March 18 and 19 at the Centro Expositor, and Mérida on March 21 and 22 at the Centro Internacional de Congresos. The tour then returns to Mexico City from June 5 to June 8, at Ciudad Deportiva Magdalena Mixhuca.
A Chichén Itzá appearance has been mentioned in earlier announcements tied to the Mérida stop, but it has not consistently appeared in the public ticketing schedule, so it is best treated as unconfirmed unless it shows up in your booking options.
How registration works and what to bring
Access is advertised as free, but it is not open entry. The official platform uses a registration flow that can issue passes through an instant allocation process. In practical terms, you create an account, attempt to secure a pass, and then redeem a code if you receive one. You then select a city, date, and time slot, and download QR codes used for entry. Organizers say winners can receive two tickets per successful claim.
Some cities route ticket access through an external ticketing page, while others display availability inside the tour platform. Either way, the rule is the same: your QR code is the gate. Bring a charged phone and arrive with enough time for screening and check-in. Use the same name and details you registered with, and keep an ID handy in case staff match the ticket to the attendee.
Why the June return matters
The late-February to late-March stretch is the main Mexico leg, but the June 5–8 return in Mexico City is timed close to the tournament window. The 2026 World Cup is scheduled to begin on June 11, 2026, with Mexico opening in Mexico City, which makes the capital the last major trophy-viewing opportunity before kickoff. For residents and expats based in central Mexico, that June window may be the easiest logistically, but it is also likely to be the most competitive for time slots.
