Does anyone own a World Cup?

It had previously been common practice for some football associations to hold the real World Cup trophy - specifically the Jules Rimet - for exhibition or safekeeping, but nowadays they tend to be given a replica trophy.

Can you own the World Cup?

The Cup used to be kept by the winning team until the final draw of the next tournament, however, that is no longer the case. Instead the winners of the tournament receive a bronze replica which is gold-plated rather than solid gold.

Does any country own a World Cup trophy?

Are the World Cup winners allowed to keep the trophy? The winners of each edition of the World Cup do receive a bronze replica of the trophy but are not allowed to keep the official one.

Who owns most FIFA World Cup?

Brazil, with five wins, are the only team to have played in every tournament. The other World Cup winners are Germany and Italy, with four titles each; Argentina, with three titles; France and inaugural winner Uruguay, each with two titles; and England and Spain, with one title each.

Can anyone hold a FIFA World Cup?

FIFA describes the trophy as "a priceless icon" which "can only be touched and held by a very select group of people, which includes former winners of the FIFA World Cup and heads of state."

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Is touching the World Cup trophy illegal?

An extremely exclusive list of people are allowed to touch the World Cup trophy with their bare hands, including tournament winning players and coaches, heads of state and FIFA officials. FIFA will have drawn up a specific list of attendees allowed to handle it at Sunday's final.

Is it legal to touch the World Cup?

'Its current design dates back to 1974,' the website says. 'As one of the most recognised sports symbols in the world and a priceless icon, the original Fifa World Cup Trophy can only be touched and held by a very select group of people, which includes former winners of the Fifa World Cup and heads of state.

Who owns First World Cup?

The first competition for the cup was organized in 1930 by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and was won by Uruguay.

How many World Cups has Messi own?

Messi is one of only six men to have played in five World Cups alongside Antonio Carbajal, Lothar Matthaus, Rafa Marquez, Andres Guardado and Cristiano Ronaldo. Messi made his 26th World Cup appearance in the Qatar 2022 final, breaking Lothar Matthaus's record.

Why does FIFA own World Cup?

The FIFA World Cup was first held in 1930, when FIFA, the world's football governing body, decided to stage an international men's football tournament under the era of FIFA president Jules Rimet who put this idea into place.

Does USA have any World Cups?

Believe it or not, the U.S. men's national soccer team has never won a World Cup. The team has never even advanced to the final.

Which trophy is the most expensive?

FIFA World Cup trophy - Football- $20 million

The cup's design depicts two human figures holding up the earth. Its initial cost is $50,000, which has grown to $20 million as of 2023, making it the most expensive trophy in all sports.

Are the World Cup medals real gold?

The current World Cup trophy weighs 6.175kg and measures 36.8cm high by 12.5cm wide. It is hollow and made from 18 carat gold (750 fineness). This means it contains 4,927 grams of pure gold. The base is decorated with green malachite, a particularly beautiful gem.

Where is the Real World Cup trophy kept?

The World Cup trophy is kept at FIFA's headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland. Security surrounding the trophy is so tight that there are only a handful of situations that FIFA deem worthy of removing it from their headquarters.

Is Golden Boot real gold?

The unique shoe-shaped trophy is made of a brass alloy that is electroplated with gold.

What trophy does Messi not have?

As incredible as it may sound, there is only one major competition that Messi has played in and not won since he turned professional almost two decades ago: the Coupe de France.

Why was Germany banned from the 1950 World Cup?

The 1938 World Cup was also the last time that Germany would play in the tournament until 1952. Due to World War II, both the 1942 and 1946 World Cups would be canceled. When it resumed in 1950, Germany was still subjected to international sanctions and was not permitted to compete in the contest.

Why does Uruguay have 4 stars?

The four stars above Uruguay's football crest represent the four FIFA recognized senior (non-amateur) world titles won by the Uruguay national football team in 1924, 1928, 1930 and 1950.

How many World Cups are owned by Argentina?

Argentina is one of the most successful teams in the tournament's history, having won three World Cups: in 1978, 1986, 2022. Argentina has also been runner up three times: in 1930, 1990 and 2014.

Why can't you wear a chain in World Cup?

Under the IFAB rules of the game, law four determines which equipment a player is allowed to have. Section one states that due to safety, "A player must not use equipment or wear anything that is dangerous. All items of jewellery (necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings, leather bands, rubber bands, etc.)

Can you drink at the football World Cup?

No alcohol, no problem for many fans at Qatar 2022. Drinking alcohol before, during and after soccer matches is a habit loved by many supporters around the world. But, at Qatar 2022, alcohol is not as readily available.

Are horns allowed at the World Cup?

Vuvuzelas and musical instruments

Fans have been blowing horns in Doha in the build-up to the tournament, but vuvuzelas are banned in the stadiums.