Hold up, soccer world! FIFA just dropped a bombshell: the winners of the World Cup are getting championship rings for the first time *ever*. Forget just medals; this is a whole new level of hardware!
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FIFA made the official announcement Thursday, and BBC Sport gave us a sneak peek with a rendering of what these rings look like on Friday. We're talking championship rings, folks, a completely new way to commemorate the ultimate victory. But here's the kicker, per FIFA: they are making a whopping 2,026 of these bad boys.Argentina vs. Spain: History On The Line (And In Your Wallet)
Now, don't get it twisted. While 30 of those rings will actually go to the winning members of the 2026 World Cup championship team, the rest of them will be sold to the public as an officially licensed product. The very first World Cup championship rings will be presented to the winners of Sunday's final, which is a massive showdown between Spain and Argentina. That epic match goes down at New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) in East Rutherford, New Jersey. So, get ready for Sunday! Argentina with Messi against Spain, all for the ultimate glory AND the very first championship rings. Who's taking home that unprecedented hardware from MetLife? You absolutely cannot miss this one.This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.