What's on the World Cup trophy and does the winning team keep it?
- The Italian sculptor who designed the FIFA World Cup trophy wanted to capture three sporting emotions in a single spiralling form: the athlete's struggle, the fan's jubilation and the moment of victory.
- On Monday morning (AEST), either Spain or Argentina will lift the trophy after the 2026 World Cup final.
- Silvio Gazzaniga designed the trophy in his studio in Milan's Brera neighbourhood after FIFA issued an open competition for a new design when Brazil took permanent possession of the original trophy by winning its third World Cup in 1970.
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- The Italian sculptor who designed the FIFA World Cup trophy wanted to capture three sporting emotions in a single spiralling form: the athlete's struggle, the fan's jubilation and the moment of victory.
- On Monday morning (AEST), either Spain or Argentina will lift the trophy after the 2026 World Cup final.
- Silvio Gazzaniga designed the trophy in his studio in Milan's Brera neighbourhood after FIFA issued an open competition for a new design when Brazil took permanent possession of the original trophy by winning its third World Cup in 1970.
Sources: ABC Australia