World Cup 2026 Victors to Receive First-Ever Championship Rings
FIFA will give the winning team 30 personalized rings and sell 1,996 more to fans, bringing a Super Bowl tradition to soccer.
- Ahead of the World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium, FIFA announced that tournament winners will receive bespoke Championship Rings, adopting a tradition from the NFL.
- This historic final features reigning European Champions Spain and Copa America Champions Argentina, marking the first time these Latin countries meet in a World Cup Final, with Argentina aiming for back-to-back titles since Brazil in 1958 and 1962.
- Each of the 30 rings awarded to the winning squad will be custom-fitted and individually numbered; FIFA will additionally make 1,996 rings available for purchase, bringing the total to 2,026 for the 2026 tournament.
- Pre-Match entertainment features Jennifer Hudson singing the American National Anthem, while halftime includes a 30-minute show curated by Chris Martin, featuring Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Burna Boy, and Justin Bieber.
- Following his appearance at the 2025 Club World Cup Final, President Donald Trump is invited to participate in the trophy ceremony at the stadium.
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World Cup winners to get NFL-style rings: 30 for the squad and 1,996 for sale
FIFA has announced that the champions of the 2026 World Cup will receive, for the first time in the tournament's history, championship rings inspired by the major US sports leagues such as the NFL, NBA, and baseball. The new award will be added to the trophy and gold medals handed out after the final, which Spain and Argentina will contest on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
This article was originally published on Cedarnews.net. For more exclusive news and reports, visit our website. For the first time in FIFA's history, the winners of the 2026 World Cup will receive specially designed rings, in addition to the trophy and gold medals. The world champion will be crowned on Sunday, July 19, in the final match between Argentina and Spain at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. FIFA announced the production of a limited edit…
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