What is the World Cup trophy made of?

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.

How much is the World Cup trophy worth?

The FIFA World Cup's trophy is made of pure 18-carat gold and it is worth around Rs 144 crore (US $20 million or £16.4 million).

Is the World Cup trophy made of 18 carat?

Officially, the World Cup trophy is described as 'solid' gold. It is 36.5cm tall and is made of 6.175kg or 30,875 Carats of 18 karat (75%) gold.

Where is the 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.

Who can touch the FIFA World Cup trophy?

According to the FIFA website, "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."

How Exactly Was The World Cup Trophy Made?

Why is FIFA trophy made of real gold?

The trophy is hollow and made of 18 carat gold, meaning that in most respects the World Cup is not solid gold. It does however contain a lot of gold, and would be incredibly valuable based on gold content alone. The current trophy replaced the 1930 Jules Rimet Cup, which was made of gold-plated Sterling silver.

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.

What's the hardest trophy to win in the world?

The Stanley Cup is the oldest trophy and was first awarded in 1892-93 to the professional athletes of Ice Hockey in North America. The Stanley Cup is the hardest trophy to win in sports because the winner must play sometimes 16 playoff games, and sometimes 28 total games before being deemed a champion.

Is the trophy real gold?

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.

Can you keep the World Cup trophy?

Do the World Cup winners keep the trophy? Unfortunately, the winners of the World Cup are not allowed to keep the trophy. You might think that the victors would be able to keep the trophy in their possession until the competition is played again four years later but that is not the case.

Does each player get a World Cup trophy?

Participating teams have to register squads for each edition of the World Cup, which consisted of 22 players until 1998, of 23 players from 2002 to 2018, and of 26 players in 2022. Since 1978, winners' medals are given to all members of the winning squads.

Why can't you hold the World Cup trophy?

Fifa World Cup Trophy

However, nowadays, the winners receive a gold-plated bronze replica of the trophy and are not allowed to take home the original. This is chiefly due to security concerns, especially considering the two instances of theft in the past. The original is displayed at the Fifa World Football Museum.

Are family members allowed to touch the World Cup?

The heavily-guarded 18-carat gold trophy is famous for being touched only by a select few. FIFA's official website says, “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.”

When was the World Cup stolen?

As decreed by Jules Rimet himself, the first team to win the trophy that bore his name thrice would be allowed to keep it in perpetuity. But that trophy was stolen from Brazil in 1983 and its fate uncertain.

Do countries give back the World Cup trophy?

The winning countries used to keep the trophy until the next tournament, but now they get a bronze replica. Just because the trophy no longer embarks on a world tour, doesn't mean the winning country goes home empty-handed. Instead, FIFA has a bronze replica that is gifted to the winning country.

Is Golden Boot real gold?

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

Is there only 1 World Cup trophy?

The original trophy remains in FIFA's possession, while the winning National Association receives a gold-plated replica. A new World Cup trophy will be required for 2042, as the name plaque at the base of the current trophy is designed to be filled up with the names of the 17 champions from 1974 to 2038.

How much is World Cup gold worth?

The value of the gold in the World Cup trophy itself is worth $250,000, according to current gold rates. Four years back, the original Fifa World Cup trophy was said to be worth $20 million according to some estimates, making it easily the most valuable trophy in sport.

Is ballon d or pure gold?

Made with two brass plates that are soldered together to create the shape of a ball, the trophy is filled with a wax-like material and, on the outside, is bathed in gold.

How much pounds of gold is the World Cup trophy?

The World Cup gold trophy measures 14.4 inches (36.5 cm) tall and weighs 13.61 pounds (6.175 kg) of 18-carat gold.

What are the most expensive cup trophies in the world?

Copa Libertadores trophy

The trophy made up of sterling silver with silver-coated bronze with a total cost of $8.5 million.

How much is the Super Bowl trophy worth?

In strict commercial terms, a team Lombardi Trophy is worth about $10,000. That's because the Lombardi Trophy is made from sterling silver in an elaborate, months-long process by Tiffany & Co.

What trophies are made of real gold?

Nobel Prize medals, unlike Olympic medals, actually are made of real gold. Before 1980 the Nobel Prize medal was made from 23 carat gold. Newer Nobel Prize medals are now made from 18 carat green gold plated with 24 carat gold.