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Why have there been two World Cup trophies?

Our Ask Me Anything team explains the story behind the World Cup trophy.

Why have there been two World Cup trophies?
Source: BBC Sport Football

Many legends have lifted the World Cup trophy, but it is not often that the trophy itself is the focus - or rather, the two versions of it.

It's been over 50 years since the original trophy was replaced by the design used today.

So what is the story behind the two designs of one of the most coveted trophies in sport?

The original Jules Rimet trophy was lifted by England after winning the 1966 World Cup

The first World Cup trophy was introduced in 1930, when Fifa launched the inaugural tournament under the leadership of Jules Rimet, the man the trophy was named after.

Rimet was the longest-serving…

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