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First-ever Fifa World Cup rings for winners, fans: Prices, design revealed
In the US, it is not uncommon for champions to receive rings instead of trophies or medals; this tradition is deeply rooted in the country's baseball obsession
- PUBLISHED: Fri 17 Jul 2026, 2:11 PM UPDATED: Sun 19 Jul 2026, 10:43 AM
The 2026 Fifa World Cup final saw Spain beat Argentina 1-0 on July 19, with the showpiece event featuring several historic firsts.
Among them was the first-ever Fifa World Cup halftime show, featuring performances by Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, BTS and Coldplay's Chris Martin, bringing a distinctly American touch to football's biggest stage.
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Here's a video shared by Fifa's president Gianni Infantino showing Spain's players receiving their championship rings.
Design, number of Fifa rings
The limited-edition rings will be available not just for players, but also to fans around the world. Of the 2,026 rings — a direct tribute to the tournament — 30 will be reserved for the winners and 1,996 will be available to fans.
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Each ring will be individually numbered, custom-fitted and delivered with a certificate of authenticity. While the designer of the ring has not yet been publicly named, the design merges the prestigious Fifa trophy with a custom design based on the identity of the winning team.
After the final, the captain and head coach of the winning team will receive temporary rings to commemorate the occasion. The official ring will be presented at a later date after customisation.
Prices for the general public
The champions ring is going up for a whopping price of $12,000, no matter which team claims the trophy. Meanwhile, for those wishing to reserve a ring of their supporting team — Argentina or Spain — the limited pieces are coming for $1,200 each.
These are also guaranteed to be returned in full price if the opposing team wins, according to the Champions Ring official website.
American tradition of awarding rings
In the US, it is not uncommon for champions to receive rings instead of trophies or medals, or in addition to them. This tradition is deeply rooted in the country's baseball obsession, as the New York Giants received the first ever World Series ring when they emerged victorious over the New York Yankees, according to US sports channel ESPN.
The first World Series ring was a gold band engraved with "Giants World Champions 1922," baseball bats and a scroll, with a small diamond in the centre, ESPN reported.
However, prior to this, the Montreal Hockey Club (MHC) ordered the first championship rings, resembling wedding bands with two crossed hockey sticks, for its players after winning the 1893 Stanley Cup championship.
In 2009, the ring worn by William Barlow, a member of the MHC, was auctioned for over $55,000, according to the Society of International Hockey Research.
Poojaraj Maniyeri is a Digital Journalist who loves turning everyday conversations into news stories. She is also a typical bookworm, and brings a novel with her everywhere she goes.