As the 2026 Fifa World Cup prepares to kick off on Thursday, the world’s elite players are vying for more than just glory – they seek a shimmering prize whose bullion value has eclipsed all previous benchmarks.The trophy set to be hoisted in the US state of New Jersey next month is now worth 157 per cent more than it was during the 2022 tournament in Qatar, owing to a historic rally in gold prices.The raw gold value of the statue currently stands at around US$713,000 – a staggering jump from around US$277,000 just four years ago, according to data from the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG).
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Gold-laden World Cup trophy’s value surges 157% – how much is the bullion worth?
The bullion value of the Fifa World Cup trophy has significantly increased, reaching approximately US$713,000. This represents a 157% surge compared to its value during the 2022 tournament in Qatar, where it was worth around US$277,000.
Mia NurmamatSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-10 · 14:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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The bullion value of the Fifa World Cup trophy has significantly increased, reaching approximately US$713,000. This represents a 157% surge compared to its value during the 2022 tournament in Qatar, where it was worth around US$277,000. This dramatic rise is attributed to a historic rally in gold prices. Elite players will be competing for this valuable prize at the 2026 Fifa World Cup, which is set to begin on Thursday and will conclude in New Jersey next month. The data on the trophy's value was provided by the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG).
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The surge in the trophy's value is due to a historic rally in gold prices.
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The bullion value of the 2026 Fifa World Cup trophy was around US$277,000 in 2022.
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The raw gold value of the 2026 Fifa World Cup trophy stands at around US$713,000.
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The bullion value of the 2026 Fifa World Cup trophy has surged 157% compared to the 2022 tournament.
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