"They're Giving This Too?"... FIFA to Award First-Ever 'Championship Ring' to World Cup Winners

Limited to 2,026 Pieces
30 Rings to Be Awarded to Champion Team

The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) will present a 'championship ring' for the first time ever to the winning team of the 2026 North and Central America World Cup.

World Cup Championship Ring. Screenshot from the FIFA website

On July 17 (KST), FIFA announced on its official website, "For the first time in the history of FIFA competitions, a specially crafted championship ring will be awarded to the winning team. In addition to the iconic World Cup trophy and the prestigious gold medals, the champions will have a new symbol to commemorate their victory. The championship ring, a hallmark of victory in American sports, will be introduced to the world football stage for the first time."

Only 2,026 championship rings will be produced in honor of the tournament year, and each ring will be engraved with its own unique number.

Of these, 30 rings will be given to the players of the winning team, while the remaining 1,996 will be produced as official licensed merchandise and sold to fans worldwide.

Immediately after the final, a championship ring—temporarily produced—will first be awarded to the team captain and head coach of the winners. Later, 30 customized rings for the players will be individually crafted and presented to them.

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