By Abigail David
FIFA has announced that the winners of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will receive championship rings for the first time in the tournament’s history, alongside the World Cup trophy and gold medals.
The world football governing body unveiled the initiative on Thursday ahead of Sunday’s final between Spain and Argentina at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
According to FIFA, the introduction of championship rings brings a tradition commonly associated with American sports to the FIFA World Cup.
In a statement, FIFA said a limited edition of 2,026 individually numbered rings would be produced to commemorate the tournament.
Thirty rings will be presented to members of the World Cup-winning team, while the remaining 1,996 will be offered to fans worldwide as officially licensed memorabilia.
FIFA said each ring will feature the FIFA World Cup trophy on one side, while the other side will be customised to reflect the identity of the championship-winning team. The rings will also be individually numbered, custom-fitted and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
The governing body added that the winning team’s captain and head coach will receive temporary rings immediately after the final, with the customised versions to be presented at a later date.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final will see Spain and Argentina compete for the title on Sunday.
