Gold Prices Soar... How Much Is the FIFA World Cup Trophy with 5.092kg of 18K Gold Worth? [2026 World Cup]

2.5 Times Higher Than the Qatar World Cup Four Years Ago

Estimated at 31 Billion Won Considering Cultural and Historical Value

How much is the FIFA World Cup winning trophy for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North and Central America and the Caribbean worth?

Due to the recent surge in gold prices, the value of the raw materials used in the World Cup winning trophy has also risen significantly. Analysis shows that it has increased by 157% compared to the 2022 Qatar World Cup.

According to a report by the South China Morning Post (SCMP) on June 11th, citing data from the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), the value of the gold used in the World Cup trophy is estimated to be about 713,000 dollars (approximately 1.08 billion won). This is more than 2.5 times higher than the value during the Qatar World Cup (about 277,000 dollars).

FIFA World Cup Winning Trophy. Photo by Yonhap News

According to FIFA, the trophy is made of 18-carat gold, stands 36.8 centimeters tall, and weighs 6.175 kilograms. Of this, 5.092 kilograms consist of 18K gold. The Busan Digital Asset Exchange estimates that, based on the current price of 18K gold (about 176,200 won per gram), the value of the gold in the World Cup trophy is roughly 900 million won. However, experts estimate that, considering its cultural and historical significance, the trophy's total value could be at least about 20 million dollars (approximately 3.04 billion won).

No country can permanently own the World Cup winning trophy. The original trophy is owned by FIFA and kept in Zurich, Switzerland. Only heads of state, players from the winning team, and coaching staff are permitted to touch it. Although the winning country lifts the original trophy at the awards ceremony, FIFA retrieves it immediately afterward, and a gold-plated replica is then presented to the champions.

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