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History of the World Cup trophies explained by BBC Football

BBC Football • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 3:40 PM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

History of the World Cup trophies explained by BBC Football
Summary

BBC Football details the history of the two FIFA World Cup trophies. The original trophy, named after Jules Rimet, was introduced in 1930. It was retired after Brazil's third World Cup win in 1970 and was later stolen in 1983. The current trophy, designed by Silvio Gazzaniga, has remained in use since 1974 and is awarded as a replica after the champions' match., the new trophy is not permanently awarded to any nation, reflecting lessons learned from the original's fate.

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  • •The original trophy was named after FIFA president Jules Rimet.
  • •Brazil permanently possessed the Jules Rimet Trophy after 1970.
  • •The original trophy was stolen in 1983 and never recovered.
  • •The current trophy design has been in use since 1974.
  • •Winners now receive a gold-plated replica to keep.
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