FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy starts tour of nine Host Cities in France May 14

Abuja, Nigeria:
After its whirlwind journey taking it to each of the 24 countries participating in the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019, the FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy is back in the host country.
But the most coveted prize in women’s football will begin its national tour of France on Tuesday, 14 May. The tour will start in Paris, the location for the opening match between France and Korea Republic on 7 June, and conclude in Lyon, the venue for the final on 7 July.
As excitement builds ahead of the tournament, fans throughout France have the opportunity to get up-close to the FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy.
For two weeks in May, the FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy will visit a number of locations including stadiums, local schools and city councils, and will encounter admirers and guests including several FIFA Legends.
SNCF, a National Supporter of the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019 and a market leader in mobility, will showcase the trophy on its trains as it is transported between cities.
Full national FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy Tour schedule:
Paris: Tuesday, 14 May
Le Havre: Wednesday, 15 May
Reims: Thursday, 16 May
Valenciennes: Friday, 17 May
Rennes: Monday, 20 May
Grenoble: Tuesday, 21 May
Montpellier: Wednesday, 22 May
Nice: Thursday, 23 May
Lyon: Friday, 24 May