F.I.F.A. World Cup Trophy


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With the Jules Rimet Cup now in the permanent possession of Brazil after their third World Cup, triumph in Mexico City in 1970, F.I.F.A. commissioned a new trophy for the tenth World Cup in 1974. A total of 53 designs were submitted to F.I.F.A. by experts from seven countries, but the choice soon fell on the work of the Italian, Silvio Gazzaniga.

The current F.I.F.A. World Cup Trophy cannot be won outright, as the regulations state that it shall remain F.I.F.A’s own possession. The World Cup winners retain it until the next tournament and are awarded a replica, gold plated rather than solid gold.

The new trophy is 36cm high, made of solid 18-carat gold and weighs 4,970 grammes. The base contains two layers of semi –precious malachite. The base contains room for 17 small plaques bearing the name of the winners – space enough for the World Champions until the year 2038.