The FIFA Club World Cup Trophy reaches New Zealand shores this month, as preparations for the inaugural 32-team club tournament ramp up.
The trophy will be showcased at several key locations across Auckland from 13-15 March, including a special public viewing event at Kiwitea Street, home of Auckland City FC, on Saturday, 15 March.
The OFC Men’s Champions League holders, who will defend their title in the Solomon Islands beginning in late March, face a daunting challenge in the United States, drawn into Group C alongside FC Bayern Munich of Germany, CA Boca Juniors of Argentina and Portugal’s SL Benfica.
The FIFA Club World Cup Trophy is one of football’s most prestigious symbols of club excellence. Designed by Tiffany & Co., the trophy features a 24-carat gold-plated finish with intricate engravings of the world map, the names of all 211 FIFA Member Associations, and inscriptions in multiple languages, including Braille.
Auckland is one of the final international stops before the tournament kicks off in June, with the trophy taking in 29 cities in 20 countries across 140 days in an epic tour that is redefining club football across the globe.
The trophy will spend three days in Auckland, the only stop in the Pacific region, before returning to the United States for the final build-up to the tournament.
Auckland Events Schedule
The FIFA Club World Cup Trophy will be part of several exclusive events during its time in Auckland, including:
Thursday 13 March
A formal pōwhiri led by Ngāti Whātua at Orakei Marae, acknowledging the significance of the trophy’s arrival in Aotearoa.
Friday 14 March
A special media event at the Sky Tower, offering an iconic backdrop to showcase the trophy.
A football festival at Mount Roskill Intermediate School, celebrating the grassroots game and inspiring the next generation of Kiwi footballers.
Saturday, 15 March
A fan engagement event at Kiwitea Street on 15 March, giving supporters the chance to take photos with the trophy and meet members of Auckland City FC before their Northern League match with Tauranga City FC at 3.00pm NZST.
Auckland City FC
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 fixtures
v FC Bayern Munich, June 15
v SL Benfica, June 20
v CA Boca Juniors, June 24
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