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FIFA World Cup Trophy

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description FIFA World Cup Trophy Overview

The FIFA World Cup Trophy is the gold cup presented to the winner of the FIFA World Cup, the international association football tournament for senior men's national teams. The current trophy depicts two human figures lifting a globe and is made of 18-carat gold with a malachite base. Champions receive a gold-plated replica, while the original remains in FIFA's custody and is used for ceremonial purposes.

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Is the FIFA World Cup Trophy really solid gold?

The current trophy is made from 18-carat gold and weighs about 6.2 kilograms, including its base. Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga designed it, and it was first used at the 1974 World Cup.

Can a World Cup winner keep the original trophy?

No, FIFA keeps the original trophy, which has been used since 1974. The winning team receives a gold-plated bronze replica instead.

What trophy did World Cup champions receive before 1974?

Champions received the Jules Rimet Trophy from the first tournament in 1930 through 1970. Brazil kept that trophy permanently after winning its third World Cup in Mexico in 1970.

Who was the first captain to lift the current FIFA World Cup Trophy?

West Germany captain Franz Beckenbauer was the first to lift the current trophy after the 1974 final. West Germany defeated the Netherlands 2-1 in Munich.