Surprising facts about the FIFA World Cup trophy
Football fans are gearing up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will feature a record number of teams and matches. The tournament will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with the final set for the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. As excitement builds, FIFA has revealed some lesser-known facts about the iconic trophy. Here are some interesting details that might surprise even the most dedicated fans.
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- The FIFA World Cup trophy weighs 6.142 kilograms, with 5.092 kilograms made of pure gold.
- The current trophy design was first used in 1974, replacing the original Jules Rimet Trophy.
- The official trophy is housed at the FIFA Museum in Zurich and does not leave Switzerland.
- Each winning nation receives its own individual winner’s trophy, while the original remains with FIFA.
- After every tournament, a new bottom disk is added to the trophy, engraved with the latest winner.
