Spain crowned world champions: details about the 2026 World Cup trophy
The Spanish national football team has made history by being crowned champions of the 2026 World Cup after an exciting 1-0 victory against Argentina. This triumph marks a milestone for national sport, sparking a massive celebration across the country following a highly competitive tournament.
However, despite the joy over the title achieved, the Royal Spanish Football Federation will not be able to keep the original trophy permanently. According to current FIFA regulations, the World Cup trophy is the exclusive property of the international governing body and is not awarded permanently to the winning teams.
Instead, the Spanish team will receive an official replica, known as the winners' trophy, which is made of gold-plated bronze. The original trophy, crafted from 18-karat solid gold, must be returned to FIFA after the presentation ceremony and the official post-match celebrations.
This rule is standard practice in professional football to ensure the preservation of the historic piece. FIFA keeps the original trophy under strict security measures and displays it at special events and at the FIFA Museum in Zurich.
Although the team will not keep the original piece in their trophy cabinet, the memory of this historic victory will remain in the minds of all Spanish fans. The team returns home as champions, cementing their place in the history of world football.