Hansons World Football Auction April 2025 - Wembley Stadium

1950 World Cup Medal

A rare and historically significant 1950 FIFA World Cup Medal. This exquisite piece of sporting history commemorates Uruguay’s legendary victory at the Maracanã Stadium, where they defeated Brazil 2-1 in what is famously known as the “Maracanazo.”

Jules Rimet himself presented the FIFA World Cup trophy to the Uruguayan team on the field, without a formal ceremony or speech, while grieving Brazilian players looked on and spectators headed to the exits. On the obverse of the gold medal is a winged figure representing Nike, the ancient Greek goddess of victory, below the letters “F.I.F.A.,” the acronym for “Fédération Internationale de Football Association” (International Federation of Association Football). The reverse of the medal features the words “Coupe/ Jules Rimet/ (World Cup)” above a low-relief laurel wreath. Engraved inside the wreath is “RA” believed to denote the recipient. Below the wreath is “Brasil/ 1950.”

A testament to one of football’s most memorable moments, this medal represents not just sporting excellence but also a pivotal chapter in global football history.