There is less than 50 days until the eyes of the touch football world are fixed on Australia.

Touch Football Australia CEO Colm Maguire, NRL Head of Football and TFA board member Todd Greenberg, Federation of International Touch secretary general Bill Ker, Member for Coffs Harbour Andrew Fraser and mayor of Coffs Harbour City Council Denise Knight were on hand to countdown the final few weeks before the 2015 Touch World Cup begins on April 29 at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium.

Teams from 25 countries will participate over the five-day tournament led by the host nation Australia, who is looking for an unprecedented eighth consecutive World Cup Champions Trophy victory.

“We are purely excited about the month ahead with the Touch World Cup,” Mr Maguire said.

“There will be 93 teams across nine divisions and from 25 countries participating.

“We are looking forward to bringing the world to Coffs Harbour.”

Mr Fraser was excited to have another international event in his region.

“To have the [touch] world here, will be unbelievable. Coffs Harbour is already on the international stage, this is just an addition,” Mr Fraser said.

Councillor Knight described Coffs Harbour as the “touch capital of Australia”, and few could argue with her as the National Touch League is being played in Coffs Harbour this week.

Federation of International Touch secretary general Bill Ker said half of the member nations will be playing at the World Cup.

“The sprinkling of the countries that are coming are widespread. They’re coming from Europe, the Americas, Asia, pacific area, and right across from Africa and the UAE,” Mr Ker said.

“We are on an express train and it’ll be here before we know it.

“We are thrilled to put on the best international show touch has to offer.”

Mr Greenberg was looking forward to the tournament.

“There is a place on the field for everyone; it’s one of our [NRL’s] catchphrases. As we walk around the field you can see that. Whether you want to play at the elite level in the NRL Premiership or touch football with men and women across the country, there is an opportunity to be involved.”