World Cup Trophy Value Soars to Record $713,000 Amid Rising Gold Prices

The 2026 FIFA World Cup concludes with a final between Spain and Argentina, where the winner will lift the prestigious World Cup trophy. The trophy stands 37 centimeters tall and weighs about 6 kilograms, coated in 18-carat gold, containing approximately 4.9 kilograms of gold. Due to the sharp increase in gold prices over the past four years, the material value of the trophy has risen by about 2.5 times compared to the previous World Cup, jumping from $277,000 to an estimated $713,000.

Experts cited by The Athletic suggest that if the trophy were ever auctioned, which is highly unlikely, its value could exceed $40 million, making it the most expensive trophy in sports history. Unlike in the past, the winning team does not keep the trophy permanently; FIFA retrieves it after each tournament to prevent theft or loss and stores it at their headquarters in Zurich.