FIFA World Cup champions receive a replica, original stays with FIFA
Winning teams at the FIFA World Cup do not take home the authentic trophy; they are given a gold-plated copy instead. The genuine 18-carat gold prize, standing 36.8cm high and weighing 6.142kg, is kept by FIFA. The trophy was created by Italian artist Silvio Gazzaniga and features two athletes with arms raised in celebration.
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