FIFA World Cup Trophy

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The FIFA World Cup is a trophy made primarily of gold that is awarded to the winners of the FIFA World Cup association football tournament, which takes place every olympiad (four years). Since the advent of the World Cup in 1930, two different trophies have been used: the Jules Rimet Trophy from 1930 to 1970, and thereafter the FIFA World Cup Trophy from 1974 to the present day. As of June 2026, the material cost of the current trophy is estimated at US$713,000. The first trophy, originally named Victory, but renamed in honor of FIFA president Jules Rimet, was made of gold plated sterling silver and a lapis lazuli base. It depicted Nike, the Greek goddess of victory. Brazil was awarded the trophy in perpetuity following their third title in 1970, prompting the commissioning of a replacement. The original Jules Rimet Trophy was stolen in 1983 and has never been recovered. The subsequent trophy, called the "FIFA World Cup Trophy", was introduced in 1974. Made of 18 karat gold with bands of...

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