NEW YORK: The winners of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will receive championship rings in addition to the traditional trophy and gold medals, Xinhua reported, citing a FIFA announcement on Thursday (July 16).
The rings will be presented to the champions after Sunday's World Cup final at New York New Jersey Stadium, where Spain and Argentina will compete for the title.
The championship rings are part of a limited-edition collection of 2,026 individually numbered pieces commemorating the 2026 tournament.
Thirty rings will be awarded to members of the winning team. The remaining 1,996 will be released worldwide as officially licensed memorabilia.
Each ring features the FIFA World Cup trophy on one side, while the opposite side will be customised to reflect the identity of the tournament winner.
The introduction of championship rings adds a distinctly North American element to FIFA's awards presentation, reflecting the long-standing tradition in US professional sports of championship teams receiving commemorative rings alongside their trophies. - Bernama-Xinhua
