For the first time in 96 years, FIFA unveiled a special award ahead of the Spain vs Argentina World Cup final | Football News
For the first time in the 96-year history of the FIFA World Cup, champions will be awarded exclusive FIFA World Cup Championship Rings, adding a new symbol of glory alongside the iconic trophy. The rings will make their debut after the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Spain and Argentina, scheduled for Sunday, July 19, at the New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) in East Rutherford.One side of the championship ring features the iconic FIFA World Cup Trophy, while the other will be customized to reflect the identity of the winning nation. FIFA also unveiled a limited edition collection of 2,026 rings, with 30 reserved for World Cup winners and the remaining 1,996 available to fans around the world.Immediately after the final, the captain and head coach of the winning team will receive temporary championship rings during the on-field celebrations. The final versions of the 30 winners’ rings will later be individually custom-made and officially presented, ensuring a personalized fit and creating a lasting memory of their victory in the World Cup.
Spain vs Argentina: A final for the ages
The FIFA World Cup 2026 final kicks off at 3:00 pm local time (12:30 AM IST on Monday, July 20), with Spain and Argentina battling it out for football’s biggest prize, and the inaugural championship rings.The showdown also has an appealing generational storyline as the 39-year-old Lionel Messi preparing to face 19-year-old Lamine Yamal in their first ever competitive meeting. The match generated worldwide interest, fueled by the rediscovery of a 2008 charity photoshoot in which 20-year-old Messi posed with a baby Yamal in a bathtub at Camp Nou, a moment that has since become one of football’s most iconic images.Argentina booked their place in the final with a dramatic 2-1 win over England, ending the Three Lions’ hopes of reaching their first World Cup final since 1966. Spain, meanwhile, secured their first World Cup final appearance since lifting the trophy in 2010 by beating France 2-0 in a composed semifinal display.
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