FIFA World Cup trophy: value and composition explained

The FIFA World Cup trophy is made of 18-karat gold and is the only championship trophy made of real gold.

The trophy contains 4.93 kilograms of pure gold and is estimated to be worth $713,000 based on gold content, with historical significance valuing it over $20 million.

The current trophy was first introduced in 1974 and remains the top prize in FIFA international football.

Winning nations do not keep the original trophy; they receive a bronze, gold-plated replica, while FIFA retains the authentic trophy at the FIFA World Football Museum in Zurich, Switzerland.