Is the World Cup trophy real gold? Everything to know about the iconic sculpture

Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWatch: World Cup trophy delivered in a Louis Vuitton boxThe current FIFA World Cup trophy was designed by Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga after Brazil permanently secured the original Jules Rimet trophy in 1970, prompting the need for a new design for subsequent tournaments. Gazzaniga's iconic design features two athletic figures spiralling upwards from the base, supporting an orb that represents the Earth, symbolising the athlete's arduous struggle, movement, and ultimate moment of victory. The predecessor, the Jules Rimet Trophy, had a dramatic history, being stolen twice: first in 1966 in England, where it was recovered by a dog named Pickles, and again in 1983 from Brazil, after which it was never found and is widely believed to have been melted down. Crafted from 18-carat gold, standing 36 centimetres tall with a malachite base, the original trophy is not permanently retained by winning nations; instead, they receive a gold-plated replica, with the authentic prize returning to FIFA's Swiss headquarters between World Cups. Gazzaniga's design, which stood out among over 50 submissions due to his detailed three-dimensional model, has been used for 14 World Cups since its debut in 1974 and is confirmed for continued use until at least the 2038 tournament, solidifying its status as a global icon. In fullHow an Italian sculptor created the World Cup trophy after the iconic Jules Rimet was stolen twiceMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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