More than metal and gold plating, the Gold Cup trophy holds stories of triumph and pride. Discover the size, weight and ...

The World Cup trophy is made up of 18-karat gold, an extremely valuable compound reportedly worth about $42 per gram. However, the trophy features a hollow interior.

Instead of being able to keep the official trophy, each winning team is given a gold-plate bronze replica. This is referred to as the World Cup Winners’ Trophy rather than just the World Cup Trophy.

The trophy, purely in terms of its gold content, was valued ahead of the 2018 World Cup at $161,000. At auction, it could be worth $20 million today due to its historical significance and fame.