FIFA World Cup trophy is made of 18-karat gold
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 11:02 AM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
The FIFA World Cup trophy, introduced in 1974, is made of 18-karat gold and weighs 4.93 kilograms of pure gold. It is the only major sports trophy crafted primarily from gold and has an estimated worth of $713,000. Unlike trophies in other sports that may appear gold but are made from materials like sterling silver, the World Cup trophy stands out for its luxurious composition. As a new champion will soon be crowned, the trophy remains a symbol of the pinnacle of achievement in international soccer.
- •The trophy weighs 4.93 kilograms of pure gold.
- •It has an estimated worth of $713,000.
- •The trophy is unique among major sports trophies for its gold content.
- •Other sports trophies, like the NBA and MLB awards, use different materials.
- •The current trophy design has been in use since 1974.
- 11:02 AMYahoo Sports — Is the FIFA World Cup trophy made of gold? Everything to know
"A new FIFA World Cup champion will soon be crowned, and one nation will flaunt the trophy. But is it made of real gold?
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