The Cup That Never Leaves: Why the World Cup Trophy Stays With FIFA
FIFA's Article 45 prevents the original World Cup trophy from travelling with the winning team, yet debate over its safety at Spain's La Moncloa rages on. Absences and controversy.
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The Cup That Never Leaves: Why the World Cup Trophy Stays With FIFA
Spain's national team lifted the World Cup, but the real trophy, the World Cup itself, never leaves FIFA's headquarters. Article 45 of the regulations is clear: the original is handed over on the pitch, photographed and, before the players return to the dressing room, handed back. The team receives a replica. Yet antiestéticar that the government might "melt it down" or "steal it" ran through the debate.
Article 45 and the champions' replica
Under FIFA's regulations for the 2026 World Cup, the original trophy is the exclusive property of the organisation. The presentation ceremony includes its immediate return in the dressing room. At that same event, the team receives the "Champions' Trophy", a copy. Those warning that La Moncloa, the Spanish prime minister's office, could keep it forget that it never even leaves the stadium. The replica does travel with the team.
Luxury deals and political absences
The players' clothing became the centre of the conversation. It was pointed out that the garments were by Louis Vuitton and Loewe, French brands, while El Corte Inglés, the Spanish sponsor, was sidelined. Also noted was the absence of Begoña Gómez, vvife of Spain's prime minister, from the official delegation. Speculation suggested her presence was avoided to prevent awkward moments at an event already generating enough uproar.
Recurring distrust of institutions
It is not the first time doubts have been raised about the public handling of trophies. Earlier examples, such as the alleged "melting down" of a Copa América trophy in Brazil, fuel the distrust. Although in this case the rules prevent any appropriation, the scepticism remains. The question hanging in the air: why does the idea persist that even a trophy you never own is at risk when the government is nearby?
Spain's national team lifted the World Cup, but the real trophy, the World Cup itself, never leaves FIFA's headquarters. Article 45 of the regulations is clear: the original is handed over on the pitch, photographed and, before the players return to the dressing room, handed back. The team receives a replica. Yet antiestéticar that the government might "melt it down" or "steal it" ran through the debate.
Article 45 and the champions' replica
Under FIFA's regulations for the 2026 World Cup, the original trophy is the exclusive property of the organisation. The presentation ceremony includes its immediate return in the dressing room. At that same event, the team receives the "Champions' Trophy", a copy. Those warning that La Moncloa, the Spanish prime minister's office, could keep it forget that it never even leaves the stadium. The replica does travel with the team.
Luxury deals and political absences
The players' clothing became the centre of the conversation. It was pointed out that the garments were by Louis Vuitton and Loewe, French brands, while El Corte Inglés, the Spanish sponsor, was sidelined. Also noted was the absence of Begoña Gómez, vvife of Spain's prime minister, from the official delegation. Speculation suggested her presence was avoided to prevent awkward moments at an event already generating enough uproar.
Recurring distrust of institutions
It is not the first time doubts have been raised about the public handling of trophies. Earlier examples, such as the alleged "melting down" of a Copa América trophy in Brazil, fuel the distrust. Although in this case the rules prevent any appropriation, the scepticism remains. The question hanging in the air: why does the idea persist that even a trophy you never own is at risk when the government is nearby?
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