This odd tale begins with French sculptor Abel Lafleur, who designed and made the original Cup trophy for FIFA in time for soccer’s first world championship, in Uruguay in 1930.

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The Art Deco trophy first came into existence when FIFA president Jules Rimet commissioned French sculptor Abel Lafeur to create it in 1930 for the inaugural World Cup which Uruguay won.

“The best [trophy] is the World Cup. It’s something very very special.” That year, Brazil beat Germany 2–0 to claim the World Cup title, after a dominant performance throughout the tournament.