Before it was put on display for fans at Cairo Festival City Mall, the original trophy visited the Egyptian presidential palace, where Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi received the FIFA and Coca-Cola delegations.

The trophy is scheduled to stop in 91 cities in 51 countries and regions including the 32 countries that qualified for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

For Egyptians, seeing the real trophy, which visits the most populous Arab country for the third time, is exceptional as it coincides with Egypt's qualifications for the most famous football tournament.

"I came not only to see the trophy, but also to promote this event on social media and let the whole world know that we are going to Russia," Sherine Hamdy, a TV presenter, told Xinhua.

She is all hopeful that the Egyptian team will come back with great scores, adding that the Egyptian national team can "bring this trophy back to Egypt real soon."

The original trophy is made of solid gold and weighs 6.142 kg. It is awarded to the winners of the FIFA World Cup but it remains in FIFA's possession.

As one of the most recognized sports symbols in the world and a priceless icon, the trophy can only be touched and held by a very select group of people that includes former winners of the FIFA World Cup and heads of state.

The trophy was not the only thing that attracted the eyes of fans during the ceremony in Cairo. Famous international and local football stars have also grabbed the attention of the attendants.

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