Women’s World Cup trophy 2023: What it is, what it’s made of, and how much it is worth

In July and August, 2023, 32 teams graced the shores of Australia and New Zealand to fight for the right to be named the best team in the world of women’s international football.

Some nations, like the USA and Germany, were aiming to win another tournament after celebrating multiple times in the past; others, such as France, England and Australia, were looking to win the biggest prize of all for the first time.

In the end, it was Spain who became the latest new name engraved on the famous trophy after defeating England 1-0 in the final in Sydney.

⚽ The FIFA Women’s World Cup suddenly became very real for Australia defender Clare Hunt when she took part in the first stop on a tour of the trophy around the co-host nation https://t.co/gHIA2LVFBA 🏆@TheMatildas | #FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/jgAtiyow5F

— Reuters (@Reuters) June 8, 2023

Every player dreams of hoisting the famous trophy above their heads as the ticker tape streams down and fireworks go off overhead, but what is it actually made of, and how much is it worth?

The Sporting News has the answers to those questions and more.

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