For the first time in history, winners of the World Cup will receive…
For the first time in history, winners of the World Cup will receive championship rings. Winners of the 2026 World Cup will receive championship rings.
Consensus
- FIFA will award championship rings to the winners of the 2026 World Cup for the first time in history.
- A total of 2026 rings will be produced.
- 30 rings are reserved for members of the winning team, and the remaining 1996 will be sold as official merchandise.
- The rings will feature the World Cup trophy on one side and a design reflecting the winning team's identity on the other.
- Temporary versions of the rings will be given to the captain and head coach immediately after the final.
- Personalized rings for each team member will be delivered later.
- The tradition is inspired by North American sports leagues such as NBA, NFL, and NHL.
- The final match is scheduled for July 19, 2026.
- The teams competing in the final are Spain and Argentina.
Points of divergence
- The final is planned to be held in New York on July 19, but faces potential relocation due to wildfires in Canada causing smoke that has reached New York and Boston. — vm
- The final will take place in New Jersey at MetLife Stadium. — fontanka
- The final will be held at MetLife Stadium, which is located in New Jersey. — komnersant
Coverage (4 sources)
- FIFA to Gift Champions' Rings to Winners of the 2026 World Cup — Вечерняя Москва
- FIFA will release special rings for winners of the 2026 World Cup — Вести
- World Cup winners to receive championship rings for the first time in history — Фонтанка
- Champions of the 2026 World Cup will receive championship rings for the first time — Коммерсантъ