Is the Women’s World Cup trophy made of gold and how much is it worth?
THE 2023 Women’s World Cup is set to culminate in a face-off between Spain and England.
The football squads will compete at Stadium Australia in Sydney on August 20, with the hopes of bringing home the coveted trophy for their team – and their country.
What is the Women’s World Cup trophy made of?
According to FIFA, the Women’s World Cup trophy is made of sterling silver but is covered in 23 karat white and yellow gold.
The trophy measures 47 centimetres and weighs 4.6 kilograms.
The award’s design features a spiral with a football at the top.
There is also a cone-shaped platform at the bottom of the trophy, where the names of past winners of the tournament are displayed.
FIFA states that the composition of the trophy symbolises “the athleticism, dynamism and elegance of women’s football“.
The trophy was designed by William Sawaya for the 1999 Women’s World Cup, held in the USA.
It was handcrafted in Milan, Italy.
The current trophy is the second iteration of the Women’s World Cup prize.
The first trophy was only awarded at the first two Women’s World Cups in 1991 and 1995.
It had to be replaced after it was stolen in 1997 from the Ullevaal stadium in Oslo following Norway’s 1995 win.
How much is the trophy worth?
According to reports, in 2015 the Women’s World Cup trophy had an estimated value of around £23,000 in 2015.
The Men’s World Cup trophy, meanwhile, was valued at £227,000 in 2022.
That trophy is made up of 6.175 kilograms of 18 karat gold.
Which teams have won the most Women’s World Cup trophies?
The United States is the team that has won the most Women’s World Cup tournaments.
They have lifted the trophy four times, in 1991, 1999, 2015, and 2019.
The US squad has also had the most top four finishes at the tournament, having made it to the semi-finals eight times.
They also have made five appearances in a Women’s World Cup final, making them the team with the most final appearances.
Germany have won the Women’s World Cup the second-most times.
They have two victories to their name, having been crowned champions in 2003 and 2007.
The Lionesses have never secured World Cup glory but have reached the semi-finals twice, in 2015 and 2019
Their 2023 opponents, Spain, will also be winning for the first time if victorious at the World Cup final.