On November 26, Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva welcomed the FIFA World Cup trophy at the Palácio do Planalto in Brasília. The event saw the participation of key figures including Minister of Sports André Fufuca, showcasing the significance of the occasion as a lead-up to the upcoming World Cup that will take place in June and July of 2026.

The trophy's journey is a part of a larger tour organized by FIFA, which will take the trophy across 30 countries with 75 scheduled stops, building excitement for the tournament that is set to be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The Brazilian leg of the tour follows stops in major Latin American countries such as Guatemala, Argentina, Ecuador, Honduras, and Uruguay, highlighting the trophy's cultural impact across the continent.

This global tour not only serves as a promotional tool for the World Cup but also symbolizes the unifying spirit of football as it prepares to engage fans worldwide. With the trophy already having visited key cities in Brazil like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, its arrival in Brasília underscores Brazil's deep-rooted passion for football and the anticipation building towards the next global sporting event.