As the FIFA World Cup 2026 approaches, the attention of football fans around the world is not only focused on the tournament but also on the famous trophy which is every player’s dream to win.
Argentina will be looking to defend their title but France, Spain, England and Portugal are among the strong contenders.
In addition, there is also a question about the financial value of the World Cup.
The current FIFA World Cup trophy is about 37 cm tall and weighs 6 kg. It is made of 18 carat gold while the green colored gem malachite is used below.
According to experts, the material used in it alone is worth about 250 thousand dollars (more than 6 billion and 96 thousand Pakistani rupees), but its historical and symbolic importance makes it much more valuable.
According to estimates, if this original trophy is ever auctioned, its value may exceed 20 million dollars (about 5 billion 57 billion Pakistani rupees).
Interestingly, this trophy is not entirely made of solid gold but is hollow inside for easy removal.
It should be noted that FIFA always retains the original trophy while the winning team is provided with a commemorative copy.
