2026 World Cup rings: What are they? Who gets it? How much do they cost?

FIFA will award a championship ring to the winner of the 2026 World Cup final for the first time in the tournament’s history.

The final between Argentina and Spain will begin on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

FIFA announced the rings on Thursday, two days before the match, along with details of how fans can purchase a version for themselves.

Sports mole it looks at what the ring really is, who is receiving it, what it is made of and how much it might cost.

What are the rings for the 2026 World Cup?

The 2026 World Cup ring is a piece of jewelery that FIFA presents to the winning team on top of the trophy and gold medals, not instead of them.

One side of the ring holds the World Cup trophy, while the other is customized to show which nation is lifting the trophy.

Every ring is individually numbered and comes with its own certificate of authenticity, according to FIFA’s announcement.

This is the first time FIFA has introduced a championship ring to any of its competitions.

Why did FIFA introduce rings for the 2026 World Cup?

FIFA borrows from the tradition long associated with the Super Bowl, the NBA Finals and the World Series, all of which are contested in this year’s host countries.

The first Super Bowl ring dates back to January 15, 1967, when Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi commissioned a 14-karat gold ring with a one-carat diamond for Jostens after his team beat the Kansas City Chiefs 35-10.

The 2026 World Cup is the first to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, and the first to expand to 48 teams playing 104 games.

US President Donald Trump is expected to attend the final on Sunday and present the trophy together with FIFA president Gianni Infantino, emphasizing how dependent the tournament is on its rights to host American games.

Wrapping up the championship ring in the World Cup matches the same change of presentation of North America.

Who gets the 2026 World Cup rings?

FIFA produces 2,026 rings in total, a number chosen to mark the year of the tournament.

Thirty of those tries go to the winning team and staff, each one customized for each recipient.

The winning captain and head coach receive temporary rings immediately after the finals, during an indoor ceremony.

Their personalized, custom-sized rings follow later, once a complete group set is produced.

The remaining 1,996 rings are sold to the public as an officially licensed product, giving fans a numbered piece from the same edition worn by the players.

What are the 2026 World Cup rings made of?

The official licensed seller of the ring, trading as Champions Ring 2026, lists the 18-karat gold set with 89 diamonds and 36 sapphires.

That seller identifies the manufacturer as YS Partners SA, a Geneva-based jeweler that produces rings under a FIFA license.

Previous reports before specific details emerged had estimated a mix of 14- to 18-karat gold and diamonds, rubies and sapphires.

What does the 2026 World Cup ring look like?

Fifa will present the World Cup rings to the winners of Sunday’s final between Argentina and Spain, which will be attended by Donald Trump. pic.twitter.com/17wyQMDfG8

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The face of the ring bears the inscription of the World Cup trophy on one side and the color or colors of the winning nation on the other.

According to the licensed producer, two ring designs exist before the final, one from Argentina and one from Spain, and only the winning design goes into production if the result is known.

Each ring carries its own serial number, engraved and unique, from 1 to 2,026.

How many rings for the 2026 World Cup?

FIFA includes a production run of 2,026 rings, each individually numbered and never to be reproduced.

Numbers 1 to 30 go to the winning team, and the licensed retailer says numbers 31 to 2,026 go to fans who buy one.

FIFA has given no indication yet that it plans to repeat the ring in future tournaments, so the 2026 edition could end up being the only one.

How much are the 2026 World Cup rings?

FIFA has yet to officially confirm the retail prices of its limited edition World Cup championship rings.

However, The Times reports that the rings available to fans will cost between $10,000 and $150,000, depending on the type purchased. The top-of-the-line model is expected to cost around $150,000, making it one of the most expensive pieces of official World Cup memorabilia ever offered.

According to FIFA’s official store, international orders may be subject to import duties, taxes and customs charges, which are the recipient’s responsibility where applicable. The regulatory body also notes that inventory processing may affect delivery times.

In comparison, Super Bowl championship rings tend to feature more precious stones. The New England Patriots’ Super Bowl LIII ring, awarded in 2019, contained 422 diamonds totaling 9.85 carats, while the Los Angeles Rams’ Super Bowl LVI ring, presented in 2022, included approximately 20 carats of diamonds.

In comparison, the 2026 World Cup championship ring is expected to feature 89 diamonds and 36 sapphires, making it below modern North American ring standards, despite its premium price.

What happens next

Sunday’s final will decide both the cup and the ring design, with Argentina chasing a second title in a row and Spain playing for its second title, 16 years after its debut in 2010.

Whichever team wins will be the first team in World Cup history to lift the trophy and wear the championship ring in the same night.

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