The FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy reached Bangkok on January 23, welcomed by Thailand's football association president and Brazilian legend Gilberto Silva. Accompanied by the trophy on its global tour, Silva joins local efforts to engage fans. Public viewing is set for one day only at IconSiam shopping complex.
On Friday, January 23, 2026, the FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy arrived at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok, marking Thailand as the 12th country on its worldwide tour. Nualphan Lamsam, known as Madam Pang and president of the Football Association of Thailand, greeted the trophy alongside representatives from Coca-Cola, the event's collaborator.
Brazilian football icon Gilberto Silva, a 2002 World Cup winner with his country, traveled with the trophy as part of FIFA's Legends programme. His presence adds a touch of global stardom to the arrival, highlighting the tournament's international appeal ahead of the 2026 event hosted across North America.
Thai football enthusiasts have a brief window to see the gleaming silverware up close. The public viewing takes place on Saturday, January 24, at River Park on the ground floor of the IconSiam shopping complex in Bangkok. This one-day exhibition invites fans to celebrate the sport before the trophy departs for Kazakhstan.
The tour underscores FIFA's efforts to build excitement for the expanded 2026 tournament, which will feature 48 teams. In Thailand, where football enjoys growing popularity, the event fosters community engagement and anticipates the nation's rising profile in the sport.
