FIFA World Cup Trophy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids FIFA World Cup Trophy |
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FIFA World Cup Trophy, presented since 1974
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| Given for | Winning the FIFA World Cup |
| Presented by | FIFA |
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| First award | 1930 (Jules Rimet Trophy) 1974 (FIFA World Cup Trophy) |
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| Most recent |  France |
| Website | Fifa.com |
The World Cup is a gold trophy that is awarded to the winners of the FIFA World Cup tournament. Since the creation of the World Cup in 1930, two trophies have been used: the Jules Rimet Trophy from 1930 to 1970, and the FIFA World Cup Trophy from 1974 to the present day.
The first trophy, originally named Victory, but later renamed in honour of FIFA president Jules Rimet.
It is made of 18 carat gold and stands 36.8 centimeters high and weighs 6.1 kilograms.
Images for kids
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Jules Rimet presents his first trophy to Raúl Jude, the president of the Uruguayan Football Association, in 1930
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Queen Elizabeth II presenting the Jules Rimet trophy to 1966 World Cup winning England captain Bobby Moore
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Dunga and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva hold the current World Cup trophy, presented since 1974
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See also
In Spanish: Trofeo de la Copa Mundial de Fútbol para niños
