The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) will award the winning team of the 2026 North American World Cup with a 'champion ring' for the first time in the tournament's history.
FIFA announced on its official website on July 17 that it has decided to present a specially crafted 'champion ring' to the winning team, marking a historic first for FIFA-sanctioned tournaments. The victorious nation will receive this new symbol of triumph alongside the traditional World Cup trophy and gold medals.
The organization noted, "This is the first time a hallmark of victory from American sports will be introduced to the global soccer stage."
A total of 2026 champion rings will be produced, commemorating the year of the tournament. Each ring will be assigned a unique number.
Of these, 30 rings will be awarded to the winning team's players, while the remaining 1996 will be designated as official licensed merchandise and sold to soccer fans worldwide.
The ring presentation will occur sequentially after the final match. During the awards ceremony immediately following the final, temporary rings will be presented to the winning team's coach and captain.
Subsequently, custom-made rings tailored to the physical specifications of the 30 players will be produced and delivered at a later date.
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