Where is the FIFA World Cup trophy now?
The original is permanently housed at the FIFA World Football Museum in Zurich. It will only leave there when it goes on its FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour, and it is also present at Final draw for the next World Cup, and on the pitch and stands at the World Cup Final.
How many trophies have been used in the World Cup?
Since the advent of the World Cup in 1930, two trophies have been used: the Jules Rimet Trophy from 1930 to 1970, and the FIFA World Cup Trophy from 1974 to the present day.
How much is the FIFA World Cup replica trophy worth?
This replica was eventually sold at an auction in 1997 for £254,500, when it was purchased by FIFA. The high auction price, ten times the reserve price of £20,000–£30,000, was led by speculation that the auctioned trophy was not the replica trophy but the original itself.
How much gold is in the World Cup trophy?
Depicting two people holding the world up, the World Cup trophy is made of five kilograms worth of 18-carat gold. Winning teams are engraved on the bottom base layer, and there will be no more room for engravings after the 2038 World Cup.
Who keeps the World Cup trophy after winning?
The actual trophy is kept by the International Cricket Council in its offices in Dubai but a replica, which is identical in all aspects apart from the inscription of the previous champions, is awarded to the winning team and remains in their possession.
Is FIFA World Cup Trophy solid gold?
The current World Cup trophy weighs 6.175kg and measures 36.8cm high by 12.5cm wide. It is hollow and made from 18 carat gold (750 fineness). This means it contains 4,927 grams of pure gold. The base is decorated with green malachite, a particularly beautiful gem.
What happened to the old World Cup trophy?
The Jules Rimet Trophy, awarded to the winner of the football World Cup, was stolen in 1966 prior to the 1966 FIFA World Cup in England. The trophy was later recovered by a dog named Pickles who was later commended and gained a cult following for his heroism.
Is World Cup trophy 100% gold?
Italian artist Silvio Gazzaniga was awarded the commission. The trophy stands 36.5 centimetres (14.4 in) tall and is made of 6.175 kilograms (13.61 lb) or 30,875 Carats of 18 karat (75%) gold, worth approximately US$161,000 in 2018, with a base 13 centimetres (5.1 in) in diameter containing two layers of malachite.
Who can touch the World Cup trophy?
FIA driver Kimathi set to showcase his pace in Naivasha However, only one Kenyan will be allowed to touch the trophy.
Who Stole the world Cup?
Nobody was ever convicted of stealing the trophy. An Edward Betchley was convicted of sending the threatening package to Joe Mears, but it was never clear if he was the thief or just the middleman, as he claimed. Pickles the dog died in 1967 after choking on his lead, aged just four or five.
Is the Golden Boot real gold?
The footballers can't expect the “golden boot” to be really worth its weight in gold. The quality of the replicas for such awards varies from one country to another. It can be made of brass alloy electroplated with gold or it can be an actual boot sprayed with gold paint.
How much is the world Cup trophy cost?
FIFA World Cup Trophy – when it was made, it cost around $50,000 but is now valued at $20 million.