 FIFA World Cup Trophy | |
| Awarded for | Winning the FIFA World Cup |
|---|---|
| Presented by | FIFA |
| History | |
| First award | 1930 (Jules Rimet Trophy) 1974 (FIFA World Cup Trophy) |
| First winner |
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| Most wins |  Brazil (5 times) |
| Most recent |  Argentina (3rd title, 2022) |
| Website | fifa.com |
The FIFA World Cup is a gold trophy that is awarded to the winners of the FIFA World Cup association football tournament. 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. The production cost of the current trophy is estimated at $242,700.[1]
The first trophy, originally named Victory, but later renamed in honour 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 malachite on its base, it stands 36.8 centimetres high and weighs 6.175 kilograms (13.61 lb).[2] The trophy was made by the Stabilimento Artistico Bertoni company in Italy.[3] It depicts two human figures holding up the Earth. The current holders of the trophy are Argentina, winners of the 2022 World Cup.
Only a selected few are officially allowed to touch the trophy with bare hands, including players and managers who have won the competition, heads of state, and FIFA officials.[4]
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