Italian sculptor Gazzaniga designs iconic FIFA World Cup trophy in 1974
Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga designed the FIFA World Cup trophy in the 1970s after Brazil claimed the original Jules Rimet trophy by winning a third World Cup. Gazzaniga's spiraling design features two figures ascending toward Earth, symbolizing athlete struggle, movement and victory. The iconic trophy, cast in 18-carat gold, has been awarded since 1974 and remains FIFA's most recognized symbol.
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Published 18 Jul 2026, 18:56 UTC · Updated 18 Jul 2026, 19:31 UTC
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