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• not more than 16 ounces (450 grams) in weight and not less than 14 ounces (410 grams) at the start of the match; and

• of a pressure equal to 0.6–1.1 atmospheres (8.5–5.6 pounds per square inch or 600–1100 grams per centimetres square) at sea level.

What was the Jules Rimet trophy?

The original World Cup trophy was called “Victory.” Designed by French sculptor Abel Lafleur, it stood 13.7 inches (35 centimetres) high and weighed approximately 8.4 pounds (3.8 kilograms). The statuette depicted Nike of Samothrace and was made of sterling silver and gold plate, with a blue base made of lapis lazuli. There was a gold plate on each of the four sides of the base, on which were engraved the name of the trophy as well as the names of the nine winners between 1930 and 1970. In 1946, it was renamed the Jules Rimet trophy in honour of the founder of the World Cup tournament.

World Cup Firsts

• First goal

• First penalty goal

• First hat trick

• First player sent off

• First own goal

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