FIFA World Cup final 2022 Trophy: Here’s all about the trophy, its Gold, Weight, Size, dimensions & more

With the Jules Rimet Trophy retired in preparation for the 1974 World Cup, this new trophy was created.

World Cup trophy size

In the middle of the 1970s, a new trophy took the place of the Jules Rimet Trophy. Because of this, the dimensions and overall look of the Jules Rimet Trophy were modified to make it bigger and, maybe, better.

The World Cup trophy weight

Today's FIFA World Cup trophy towers above its predecessors and weighs in at a heftier 6.175 kg or 13.61 pounds.

Is it Real Gold?

When it comes to the World Cup trophy, would one want to know whether it's made of pure gold or if there are other materials involved? According to the official report, the World Cup trophy is made of 18 carat (75%) gold and has a ring of malachite at its base.

The World Cup trophy's worth

USA Today estimates that the new World Cup is worth $20 million in 2018, making it the most expensive trophy in world sports.

Who made the trophy for the World Cup?

When FIFA decided to commission a trophy for the 1974 World Cup in West Germany, rumour has it that 53 different designs were submitted.

The European Football Association chose Silvio Gazzaniga, a Milanese artist who would go on to design the first UEFA Cup and UEFA Super Cup trophies.

FAQs:

1. Who won the First World Cup?
   Uruguay won the First World Cup.
2. When did Uruguay win the First World Cup?
   Uruguay won the first World Cup in 1930.