FIFA has unveiled a new tradition for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, announcing that the tournament winners will receive custom-made championship rings alongside the iconic World Cup trophy and gold medals.
The world football governing body said 30 customised rings will be presented to members of the victorious team following Sunday’s final between Argentina and Spain at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
According to FIFA, the championship rings are inspired by a long-standing tradition in American sports and will feature the FIFA World Cup trophy on one side, while the other side will be personalised to reflect the identity of the winning nation.
The captains and head coaches of the winning team will receive temporary rings during the post-match celebrations, while the fully customised versions will be presented to players at a later date.
FIFA also revealed that a limited edition of 2,026 individually numbered rings will be produced, with 1,996 of them made available for purchase by fans.
Beyond the trophy presentation, Sunday’s World Cup final will feature a star-studded closing ceremony before kick-off, as well as a half-time entertainment show featuring globally renowned music stars.
Argentina will be seeking to retain the World Cup title after defeating England in the semi-finals, while Spain are aiming to win the tournament for the second time since lifting the trophy in 2010.
The final could also see Lionel Messi make history by becoming the first player to start three FIFA World Cup finals. The Argentine captain is also looking to extend his all-time World Cup scoring record, while remaining level with France’s Kylian Mbappé on eight goals in the race for the tournament’s Golden Boot.
