FIFA introduces championship rings for Spain-Argentina World Cup final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 9:33 PM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
FIFA has announced that the winner of the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina will receive the first-ever championship rings awarded by the organization. Scheduled for Sunday, the final will see 2,026 rings produced, with 30 designated for the victorious team. Captains and coach will initially receive temporary rings, with customized versions delivered later. The majority of rings, 1,996, will be sold to fans worldwide as part of FIFA's merchandise offerings. This move follows a tradition from American sports and aims to enhance the celebration of World Cup achievements.
- •The final is set for Sunday.
- •FIFA will produce 2,026 championship rings.
- •Thirty rings will be awarded to the winning team.
- •Custom rings will be given to the captain and head coach later.
- •1,996 rings will be available for fan purchase.
- 8:01 PMYahoo Sports — Argentina and Spain will play for the World Cup trophy and, in a first, the winner gets rings
- 9:33 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026: FIFA to award first-ever championship rings to winner of Spain-Argentina
"Argentina and Spain are playing for more than the World Cup trophy on Sunday. For the first time, FIFA is awarding rings to commemorate a championship. Title-winning teams receiving rings is a tradition in North American sports that dates back to the late 19th century, but something that isn't commonplace in other parts of the world.
"FIFA is following a local tradition at the World Cup.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 17, 2026, 8:01 PMArgentina and Spain will play for the World Cup trophy and, in a first, the winner gets rings
Argentina and Spain are playing for more than the World Cup trophy on Sunday. For the first time, FIFA is awarding rings to commemorate a championship. Title-winning teams receiving rings is a tradition in North American sports that dates back to the late 19th century, but something that isn't commonplace in other parts of the world.
- Yahoo SportsJul 16, 2026, 9:33 PMWorld Cup 2026: FIFA to award first-ever championship rings to winner of Spain-Argentina
FIFA is following a local tradition at the World Cup.
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