Copa do Brasil Cup: size, weight and what it is made of - News Room USA

A Brazil Cup cup It is one of the most traditional symbols of national football and carries in its history the evolution of the tournament itself. The trophy appeared together with the competition, in 1989, the year of the first edition of the championship, and since then has undergone several transformations over the decades.

In total, the Copa do Brasil has already had ten different models of cups, reflecting changes in visual identity and the growing importance of the competition in the Brazilian football calendar. Each version marked a specific phase of the tournament, accompanying its consolidation as one of the most valued championships in the country, both sportingly and financially.

O current model was presented by CBF in 2013 and remains in use today. More robust and imposing, the cup replaced the trophy that had been contested since 2008. Made from chromed steel, it is 61 centimeters high, 72 centimeters wide and weighs around 12 kilos.

What has been drawn on the Copa do Brasil cup?

The trophy has, at its base, the flags of the 26 states of Brazil and the Federal District. The metallic shine reinforces the idea of a tough achievement, reserved for those who overcome a long and exhausting elimination path.

The cup, however, does not feature the names or shields of the competition’s champions.