FIFA has revealed that the winners of the 2026 World Cup will get championship rings for the first time ever. This is in addition to the famous trophy and gold medals.
The announcement came in a statement on Thursday, just before the final match between Spain and Argentina at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
FIFA said this new idea brings a popular tradition from American sports to football around the world.
“In a momentous first for a FIFA competition, the tournament winners will also receive bespoke championship rings, bringing one of the most recognisable American sporting traditions to the global game,” the statement said.
FIFA plans to make a limited edition of 2,026 rings that will be numbered individually to mark the tournament.
Of these, 30 rings will go to the World Cup-winning team. The other 1,996 rings will be available to fans as an official licensed product.
“Each ring will be part of a strictly limited edition of just 2,026 individually numbered pieces, a direct tribute to the tournament itself,” FIFA said.
One side of the ring will have the FIFA World Cup trophy. The other side will be customized to show the identity of the winning team.
Every ring will be individually numbered and custom-fitted. They will also come with a certificate of authenticity.
FIFA said that the captain and head coach of the winning team will get temporary rings right after Sunday’s final to celebrate their victory.
Later, the 30 rings for the champions will be customized and officially given to each winner to ensure a perfect fit.
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