The Incredible Story of the Stolen FIFA World Cup Trophy

Name: The FIFA World Cup Trophy Was Stolen
Uploaded: June 2026
Description: Before one World Cup, the trophy disappeared and the search became one of football’s strangest stories.

Before one World Cup, the trophy disappeared and the search became one of football’s strangest stories.

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⚡ Quick Answer

The Jules Rimet Trophy was stolen in 1966 before the FIFA World Cup and was later found by a dog named Pickles.

Did You Know?

◎ The stolen trophy was the Jules Rimet Trophy, not the modern World Cup trophy.
◎ Pickles the dog became famous after finding it.
◎ The story remains one of football’s most unusual moments.

Full Story

In 1966, the Jules Rimet Trophy was displayed in England before the FIFA World Cup.

The trophy was stolen, creating panic and a massive search.

It was later found wrapped in newspaper by a dog named Pickles, turning the strange theft into football legend.

FAQ

Was the FIFA World Cup trophy really stolen?

Yes. The Jules Rimet Trophy was stolen in England in 1966 before the World Cup.

Who found the stolen World Cup trophy?

A dog named Pickles found the trophy wrapped in newspaper.

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