FIFA adds American‑style championship rings to World Cup 2026 prize

FIFA announced that, alongside the traditional World Cup trophy and gold medals, the 2026 champion will receive a special championship ring, a first for the tournament and modeled after the NBA and NFL. The governing body will produce 2,026 rings, with 30 earmarked for the winning squad’s players and staff. The classic World Cup reward has always been the silver trophy and a set of gold medals for each player. The new rings add a personalized piece of jewellery that echoes the prize packages of grote Amerikaanse sportcompetities such as the NBA and NFL. Each ring features the World Cup trophy on one side and the champion’s name on the opposite, while a central globe bears the inscription ‘FIFA World Cup 2026 Champions’. A unique serial number is engraved on every piece, and the rings are crafted to the wearer’s size. FIFA plans to manufacture a total of 2,026 rings. Thirty of them are allocated to the players and staff of the victorious team, and the remaining 1,996 will be sold to supporters, although the federation has not disclosed the sale date or price.

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Immediately after the WK-finale, the team captain and the national coach will each receive a ring on a temporary basis. This hand‑over occurs before the broader distribution of the remaining rings. The rest of the rings will later be personalized for individual recipients and formally presented to the winners at a subsequent ceremony. The WK-finale is scheduled for Sunday in New York, pitting Spain against defending champions Argentina under the supervision of Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic. By borrowing the American‑style ring tradition, FIFA expands the World Cup’s prize repertoire while creating a new collectible avenue for fans.