The championship trophy, which has been traveling around the world, has arrived in Japan to boost the excitement of the World Cup soccer tournament in Qatar, which will start in November this year.
The trophy tour for the World Cup Qatar Tournament will depart from Dubai in May this year and will visit 51 countries and regions around the world, with Japan being the 22nd.
The trophy was loaded onto a private plane and arrived at Haneda Airport on the morning of the 26th.
A commemorative ceremony was held in the hangar, attended by Mr. Kozo Tashima, president of the Japan Football Association, and Mr. Rivaldo, who participated in the 2002 Japan-Korea tournament as a member of the Brazilian national team and contributed to the victory.
Among them, Mr. Rivaldo said, "I was able to actually touch this wonderful trophy 20 years ago. I remember that it was the most important moment as a player and the Brazilian national team." I spoke based on
In addition, Chairman Tashima said, "Only a limited number of people, such as players who have won the cup in the past, can touch the cup, and neither I nor the Japanese players can touch it. I would like to proceed with preparations to make Japan's dream come true. ' he decided.
The World Cup winner's trophy is the only "original trophy" in the world, made of pure gold with a height of about 37 cm and a weight of about 6 kg.
The trophy will be released in Tokyo on the 27th, targeting 4000 people decided by lottery.