Disaster struck 60 years ago when the World Cup trophy was stolen four months before the international tournament began.

Brazil was awarded the original trophy following its third World Cup triumph in 1970, before it was stolen some 13 years ...

Discover the incredible story of how the World Cup trophy was stolen twice, the daring heists, and its dramatic recoveries in ...

Pickles the dog became an unlikely hero before the 1966 World Cup when he found the stolen Jules Rimet trophy on his daily walk. Stardom beckoned as he was honoured with a medal and a role in a film, ...

The first World Cup trophy was introduced in 1930, when Fifa launched the inaugural tournament under the leadership of Jules Rimet, the man the trophy was named after. Rimet was t ...

Here are 10 facts about soccer's most prestigious prize -- the FIFA World Cup Trophy -- that you may not know.

The inaugural trophy, won by Uruguay at the first World Cup in 1930, depicted Nike, the Goddess of Victory, holding an ...