The logo depicts the World Cup trophy in red and blue, colors from the Russian flag, with a gold trim. Journalists look at a light installation showing the official logotype of the 2018 FIFA World Cup during its unveiling ceremony at the Bolshoi Theater building in Moscow on Tuesday, October 28, 2014.

The trophy-shaped logo uses red and blue (colours of the Russian flag), gold and black colours brilliantly. The 'magic ball' at the top not only signifies the love for football but is also a homage to Sputnik - world's first artificial satellite. The dynamic propulsion, too, is symbolic of the take-off of a spaceship.

The swooping curves of the emblem represent the undulations of desert dunes and the unbroken loop depicts both the number eight, a reminder of the eight astonishing stadiums that will host matches and the infinity symbol, effecting the interconnect nature of the event.

The swooping curves of the emblem represent the undulations of desert dunes and the unbroken loop depicts both the number eight – a reminder of the eight astonishing stadiums that will host matches – and the infinity symbol, reflecting the interconnected nature of the event.

The trophy depicts the figures of two athletes rising in spirals, stretching to receive the world. The compact body of the sculpture has a remarkable dynamic tension. This is meant to represent athletes at the stirring moment of victory.

The design of the Qatar 2022 logo leads to the belief that it represents the country's maritime tradition. The logo itself is inspired by a traditional sailing ship known as a dhow. A dhow is a boat used in the Gulf region for centuries to transport goods and people across the Arabian Gulf.

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• ICONS both new and old in FUT World Cup were selected because of their exploits in the tournament throughout their careers.
• Pelé, Brazil.
• Diego Maradona, Argentina.
• Ronaldo, Brazil.
• Lev Yashin, Russia.
• Thierry Henry, France.
• Lothar Matthäus, Germany.
• Bobby Moore, England.

Floral details on the design echo the embroidery found on shawls typically worn in the Arab and Gulf region. Apparently the eight-shaped emblem is also a reference to the number of stadiums hosting the event in Qatar – which will be the first time the FIFA World Cup takes place in November and December.

The FIFA World Cup's trophy is made of pure 18-carat gold and it is worth around Rs 144 crore (US $20 million or £16.4 million).

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1. FIFA World Cup Trophy – $20 million: Undoubtedly the most renowned trophy in the world of sports, the FIFA World Cup Trophy is made of solid 18-carat gold and stands at 36.8 centimeters tall.
2. America's Cup – $10 million:
3. Stanley Cup – $9 million:
4. Preliminary Regattas.

Typographic design The emblem also features hand-drawn typography - an empty attempt at having something 'unique' to reference its host nation's Arabic culture. The elongation or tatwil (تطويل) in the word Qatar would be lost on many as a design feature and in turn make many read it as Qat-ar.

Laʼeeb (Arabic: لعيب, romanized: Laʿīb) was the official mascot of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which was held in Qatar. The name means "super-skilled player" in Arabic, and is a representation of the popular men's headdress keffiyeh, used in many parts of the Arab world.