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The FIFA World Cup is a solid 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.
Since 1974, football world champions have been presented with the new version called the FIFA World Cup trophy. Sculptors from seven countries sent in 53 submissions for the new design but eventually, it was commissioned to Italian artist Silvio Gazzaniga. The FIFA World Cup trophy is 36.5 cm tall and is made of 6.175 kg of 18 karats (75%) gold.
Nov 12, 2022 · The teams that have won the FIFA World Cup™ Trophy are: 3 wins – Germany (1974, 1990 and 2014) 2 wins – Argentina (1978 and 1986); Italy (1982 and 2006); Brazil (1994 and 2002); France...
Dec 9, 2022 · By Ed Mackey. Dec 9, 2022. 3. The FIFA World Cup Trophy is one of the finest in men’s sport. It is the piece of silverware that every footballer grows up wanting to get their hands on. But,...
Dec 18, 2022 · The official line is that the World Cup trophy is solid, made up of 30,875 Carats of 18 karat (75%) gold with a band of malachite on its base.
The trophy has been won by eight national teams. 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.
Dec 9, 2022 · The World Cup trophy measures 14.5 inches tall, 13.5 pounds and is made of 18-karat gold. The most valuable trophy in the world is surprisingly small compared to the likes of the Stanley Cup and Vince Lombardi Trophy. Measuring at 14.5 inches and 13.5 pounds, the trophy is easily held by players.
