World Cup winners will receive championship rings, FIFA confirms

The winners of the 2026 World Cup will receive championship rings, FIFA announced on Thursday, July 16.

Argentina will meet Spain in the final on Sunday, July 19, with each player on the winning team receiving the rings in addition to the traditional winner's medal and the trophy.

The move sees FIFA follow in the footsteps of American sports leagues, which traditionally award championship rings.

It will be the first time the World Cup winners will receive rings, with FIFA saying it is "bringing (the) iconic American sporting tradition to global football."

In total, 2,026 rings will be produced, with 30 reserved for the winners and 1,996 available for fans to purchase. Immediately after the final, the captain and head coach of the winning team will receive temporary rings.

One side of the ring will feature the World Cup trophy while the other will be customized to reflect the identity of the winning team.

Spain and Argentina will face off on Sunday as both teams look to lift soccer's ultimate prize.

Argentina is looking to become the first team to repeat as men's World Cup champion since 1962, while Spain is looking to win its second World Cup and first since 2010.

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What time is the World Cup final on Sunday?

The 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina is Sunday, July 19, at 3 p.m. ET at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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