FIFA will present championship rings to the winners of the 2026 World Cup for the first time, bringing one of American sport’s best-known traditions to football’s biggest tournament.
World football’s governing body announced the move on Thursday, 16 July, ahead of Monday’s final between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium.
The champions will receive the rings alongside the World Cup trophy and the gold medals traditionally awarded to the winning team.
A limited run of 2,026 individually numbered rings has been produced to mark the tournament, with 30 reserved for members of the victorious squad.
The remaining 1,996 rings will be sold worldwide as officially licensed products, allowing supporters to own a commemorative item linked to the tournament.
Each ring will feature an engraving of the FIFA World Cup trophy on one side, while the other will be customised to represent the winning nation.
The rings will also be individually numbered, custom-fitted and supplied with certificates of authenticity.
Immediately after the final whistle, the winning captain and head coach will receive temporary rings during the on-field celebrations.
Permanent versions will later be made for all 30 squad members to ensure a personalised fit and provide a lasting reminder of their achievement.
Defending champions Argentina will face European champions Spain in Monday’s final.
Argentina reached the title decider after coming from behind to beat England 2-1 in the semi-final, with Enzo Fernandez scoring the equaliser before Lautaro Martinez struck the winner in stoppage time.
Spain advanced to their first World Cup final since 2010 with a 2-0 victory over France in the other semi-final.
