World cup trophy: What it’s made of, who made it and how much FIFA award is worth

Have you ever wondered how much the world cup trophy is worth and what it’s made of?

The world cup trophy is one of the most Iconic, most sought after prices in the world of sport. It’s awarded every four years to the nation that wins the football world cup.

Since 1974 Germany, Italy, Argentina, France, Spain and Brazil players have had the chance to lift the trophy above their heads. But who made the award? And how much is it actually worth?

So if you are wondering, We bring you everything you need to know about the world cup trophy

What is the cup trophy made of?

The world cup trophy is made up of 30,875 Carats of 18 Karat (75 percent) Gold with bands of malachite around the base.

Though it has the appearance of being so, it’s technically not made of solid gold.

How much does the world cup weigh?

The trophy weighs 6.175kg and measures 36.5cm high by 12.5cm wide. The trophy is actually hollow inside but still contains 4927 grams of pure gold.

Who made the world cup trophy?

Sculpters from seven countries sent in submissions for what was to become the new world cup trophy. This was to replace the Jules Rimet in 1974. It was commissioned to the Italian Artist Silvio Gazaniga, as FIFA decided to go with his design.

The Milanese man would also go onto to design the original UEFA cup, and UEFA Super cup trophies

Is the current world cup trophy the only one in circulation?

Yes, the current trophy is the only one that exists in circulation. Abronze replica is made for winning nations to keep but there is also one famously, Brazil was allowed to keep the Jules Rimet trophy having won it for the third time in 1970. The trophy was subsequently stolen from the Brazilian FA headquarters.

How much is the world cup trophy worth?

The world cup trophy is the most expensive sports award on the planet. According to the rates in December, 2022, the gold content in the trophy alone was worth $250,000 (£204K). Experts estimate the trophy is worth $20 million (£16m). This figure easily usurps the value of MLB’s wolrd series ($18,600), the UEFA Champions league trophy which is $10,000 and the NHL’s Stanley cup ($23,000)