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News 05 May 2025 2 min read

2026 World Cup: Casablanca hosts the trophy

2026 World Cup: Casablanca hosts the trophy
During a prestigious event held at the Rahal Football Stadium in Casablanca, Rexona presented the 2026 World Cup winner's trophy, allowing Moroccan fans to celebrate their passion and take a photo with the legendary object.
2026 World Cup: Casablanca hosts the trophy

2026 World Cup: Casablanca hosts the trophy
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Winner’s Trophy event took place this Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the initiative of Rexona, the Australian deodorant brand from the British conglomerate Unilever. The goal: to celebrate the passion and energy of Moroccan fans.

On the programme for this day, an immersion into the world of the game, through sports challenges, interactive games, and exclusive activities. But above all, the exclusive unveiling of the current football World Cup trophy, designed in 1971 by the Italian Silvio Gazzaniga.
 
An opportunity, therefore, for the public, who came in large numbers, to immortalise the moment with a photo alongside the said object, which measures 41 cm (including the base) and is made of solid gold.
 
A lively presentation ceremony
 
It should be noted that the previous evening, a presentation ceremony for the trophy took place in the presence of a host of journalists, under the banner of youth and entertainment.

Indeed, on this occasion, Moroccan internet and entertainment personalities were present to ignite the stage, such as influencer Adil Taouil, rapper Dada, freestyler Imad Hyayouch, and comedian Mohammed Bassou.

Enough to light up the city of Casablanca for an evening, which became on this occasion one of the 16 cities to host the 2026 World Cup trophy.
 

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