The FIFA World Cup trophy. Photo: Michael Regan/FIFA via Getty Images
As part of the lead-up to this summer's FIFA World Cup, the tournament trophy will make an appearance here in April.
Why it matters: This marks the best chance for Austinites to feel the glow of World Cup greatness, since none of the games will actually be played here.
Driving the news: The 14.5-inch, 18-karat gold trophy is on a global tour of 30 countries, which started Jan. 3 in Saudi Arabia.
The trophy will be in Austin April 28-29.
Diego Maradona holding the World Cup trophy in 1986, following Argentina's victory over Germany. Photo: Jean-Yves Ruszniewski/TempSport/Corbis/VCG via Getty Images
How to see it: You can sign up here to claim up to four free tickets to see the trophy — at the St. David's Performance Center, the training center of Austin FC.