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The History of the FIFA World Cup Trophy: From Jules Rimet’s Stolen Cup to a Modern Icon

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GistReel There are few objects in sport that can turn grown men into children. The FIFA World Cup trophy is one of them. Every four years, footballers who have spent their lives chasing glory reach for the same golden prize, while millions watch, knowing that the image of a captain lifting it above his head can become one of the defining photographs of a generation. Yet the trophy has a history almost as dramatic as the tournament itself. It has…
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GistReel broke the news on Monday, August 17, 2026.
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