Around 8,000 fans turned out on Tuesday to see the trophy which was accompanied by former champion and two-time OFC Player of the Year winner Christian Karembeu.
The Lifou-born Karembeu enjoyed a glittering 18-year career that included the 1998 FIFA World Cup and UEFA EURO 200 successes with France, and two UEFA Champions League titles with Real Madrid.
The FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola will visit 83 countries in 225 days covering 138,902 kilometers before arriving in South Africa ahead of the big kick-off on 11 June.
New Caledonian fans descended on Tjibaou Cultural Center to savour the excitement of a close-up view of the FIFA World Cup Trophy as well as enjoying other attractions such as a special 3D movie showcasing the tournament’s history and the chance to have their photograph taken with the Trophy itself.
VIP guests included New Caledonian President Mr Ngaiohni, CEO of Fédération Caledonienne de Football Mr Fournier, CEO of Le Froid Company Mr Caillard, FIFA representative Mr Lingling Lin and Coca Cola representative Mr Souleyman.
The trophy will now head to Brazil.