World Cup winners to receive championship rings for the first time

For the first time in World Cup history, the winning team will receive not only gold medals but also special championship rings. This tradition, borrowed from US professional sports, has been introduced by the International Football Association (FIFA).

One side of the ring will feature the World Cup trophy, while the other side will be personalized for the champion team. After the final match at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, the captain and head coach will receive symbolic temporary rings. Later, 30 individually tailored rings will be produced for the entire champion squad.

A total of 2026 numbered championship rings will be made. Thirty of them will go to the world champions, while the rest will be sold to fans, offering a unique souvenir from the 2026 World Cup. FIFA has not yet disclosed the price but confirmed that winners will also receive traditional gold medals.

With this move, FIFA aims to add another symbolic award to the World Cup, inspired by North American sports traditions where championship rings are considered among the most prestigious individual honors.