Brazil in the 2026 World Cup
History of the 2002 World Cup trophy
The FIFA World Cup Trophy – Brazil 2002On June 30, 2002, at the Yokohama International Stadium in Japan, Brazil claimed their fifth FIFA World Cup title, defeating Germany 2-0 in a thrilling final. Captain Cafu became the first player in history to lift the iconic FIFA World Cup Trophy in three World Cup finals (1994, 1998, and 2002), etching his name forever into football legend.Crafted from 18-karat solid gold and standing 36.8 cm (14.5 inches) tall, the trophy weighs 6.175 kg (13.61 lbs). Designed by Italian artist Silvio Gazzaniga in 1971, it depicts two triumphant human figures holding up the globe — a perfect symbol of football’s universal power and the pinnacle of sporting glory.For the Brazilian nation, this moment represented pure redemption and dominance. Led by the phenomenal Ronaldo Nazário (who scored both goals in the final and finished as top scorer), the 2002 Seleção reminded the world why Brazil is the most successful national team in World Cup history.Lifting that golden trophy wasn’t just a victory — it was Brazil adding a fifth star to their legendary jersey, cementing their status as the undisputed Kings of Football.“Pentacampeão!”
The world stopped. Brazil celebrated. And football history was written in gold.
Featured Specimens
Discover the rarest and most valuable pieces in World Cup history, hand-selected for their scarcity and numismatic value.
1970 - Gold
The most valuable piece in history, struck in gold and issued in limited quantities to celebrate Brazil's great triumph.
1998 Sliver
A high-purity silver piece, issued on a significant scale to celebrate the triumph of France and the start of a new era.
2002 Silver
Produced in high-purity silver, this piece was issued on a large scale to celebrate the first World Cup in Japanese territory.
Technical Detail Sheet
Year of Issue
Land
Materials
2002
Brazil
9999 Silver
2006
Germany
9999 Silver
2010
South Africa
9999 Silver
2014
Brazil
9999 Silver
2018
Russia
9999 Silver
2022
United States
9999 Silver
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