The report says the replica stands 28 feet tall, rising to 36 feet when its base is included. Built from metal sheets and foam boards by local football enthusiast and entrepreneur Yassir, the structure is designed to dominate the landscape around Ananganmala.
Its impact is heightened after dark, when coloured lighting turns the trophy into a more visible landmark. That detail gives the attraction a second life beyond daytime visits, creating a setting suited to photographs, family outings and football gatherings.
The exhibition adds substance to what could otherwise be a single photo opportunity. Visitors can reportedly move from the tournament’s first champion, Uruguay, through the competition’s changing history to Argentina’s latest success.
The report says the display is open daily from 10am to midnight and will remain available until July 12. The long opening hours reflect the event’s ambition: this is intended as a community meeting point, not simply a temporary roadside installation.
Vijayan’s involvement also connects the global tournament to Indian football. His presence gives the opening a familiar national figure while keeping the focus on the enthusiasm of local supporters.
Kerala’s World Cup passion is well established, and Ottappalam’s project gives that support a physical form. Organisers reportedly hope the replica and exhibition will attract attention from record-keeping bodies, but their immediate achievement is more visible: bringing World Cup symbolism to a local audience.
The next storyline will be whether the attraction sustains public interest through July 12 and inspires similar football exhibitions elsewhere in Kerala. With its scale, extended hours and illuminated presentation, the Ottappalam replica has already made a strong case for football as a shared community experience.