where do they send the real qoel cup trophy

The real FIFA World Cup trophy is kept at the FIFA World Football Museum in Zurich, Switzerland, and only comes out for official celebrations. After the final, the winning team receives a gold-plated replica instead of the original.

How it works

• The authentic trophy is shown on the pitch for the celebration, then returned to FIFA security.

• The champions keep a replica called the World Cup Winners’ Trophy.

• FIFA also limits who can handle the real trophy, with only winners and heads of state allowed to touch it directly.

Why people ask

A lot of confusion comes from other FIFA trophies, especially the Club World Cup trophy, which has had replicas and special displays in recent news. But for the World Cup itself, the original stays in Zurich.

TL;DR: the real trophy goes back to Zurich, not home with the winning country.