FIFA will award World Cup rings to the team that wins the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina on Sunday, July 19, at MetLife Stadium in New York. Inspired by a long-standing tradition in American sports, this award will accompany the trophy and medals usually given to the winners. A total of 30 rings will be reserved for the new world champions. FIFA will also sell 1,996 rings to fans, a number chosen to reflect the year the competition was founded or a symbolic element associated with this edition.
An American tradition adopted by FIFA
Championship rings hold a significant place in major North American sporting competitions. Super Bowl winners in the NFL, as well as NBA, NHL, and MLB champions, traditionally receive a personalized ring after their victory. FIFA is now adopting this tradition for the World Cup. Players from Spain and Argentina will thus be able to leave New York with an additional reward, designed specifically for the final of the 2026 edition, which will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
30 rings for the new world champions
The series intended for the winning team will consist of 30 rings. This number will allow for one to be awarded to key members of the squad, including players and staff members designated by the champion team. Each ring will incorporate a miniature replica of the World Cup trophy. An engraving will also be made inside the band to personalize this reward and commemorate the victory achieved in the Spain-Argentina final. The design follows the conventions of American rings, which are generally large, richly decorated, and directly associated with victory in a prestigious competition.
1996 copies offered to supporters
Alongside the 30 rings reserved for the champions, 1996 other copies will be made available to the public. Fans will thus be able to acquire a version inspired by the one awarded to the World Cup winners. The price, sales details, and exact release date have not yet been announced. However, the presence of a miniature trophy and an engraving on the ring should give these copies a direct connection to the 2026 World Cup. This commercialization transforms the ring into an official collector's item commemorating the first World Cup organized with 48 teams.
Donald Trump expected at MetLife Stadium
Donald Trump The US president will also attend the final between Spain and Argentina. He will be present at MetLife Stadium for the match that will determine the new world champion. His presence will reinforce the institutional dimension of the event, which is being held in the New York and New Jersey area. Several FIFA officials and representatives from the host countries are also expected for the pre-match ceremony and the trophy presentation.
An additional reward after the Cup presentation
The rings will complement the traditional awards given after the final. The winning team will first receive its medals before its captain lifts the World Cup trophy. The presentation of the rings will then allow the members of the champion team to extend the memory of the title with a personal item. Spain and Argentina will therefore play on Sunday for the world trophy, the gold medals, and the first championship rings in World Cup history.
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