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“The Most Expensive Ever”: How Much Is the World Cup Trophy Worth?
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
100% centerFirst reported by N12 · Jun 11, 2026
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What happened
The World Cup begins tonight with Mexico against South Africa, and the trophy that will be awarded at the end is being described as the most expensive in sports history. The trophy is 37 centimeters long, weighs about 6 kilograms, and is coated in 18-karat gold, with estimates placing the value of its materials at $713,000 and its potential auction value above $40 million.
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