World Cup Daily live: Final winners (and fans!) to get championship rings
For the first time in history, the FIFA World Cup winners and their fans will receive championship rings.
📍 The outcome
Spain and Argentina faced off in the 2026 World Cup final. For the first time, the winners were to be awarded championship rings, with options for fans to purchase them.
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Spain and Argentina are facing off in the 2026 World Cup final. In a departure from tradition, FIFA has announced that the winning team will be awarded bespoke, US-style championship rings in addition to the trophy.
Coverage from FOX Sports, Al Jazeera, and Fox News emphasizes that these rings are a first for the tournament. Yahoo reports that the trophy will be presented by Trump, while Fox News notes that rings will also be available for fans to purchase.
Attention now turns to the match between Spain and Argentina, with outlets including CNN, ESPN, and Al Jazeera providing live updates on the clash.
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Questions people are asking
Who is playing in the World Cup final?
Spain and Argentina are competing in the final.
What new prize is being awarded to the winners?
For the first time, the winners will receive bespoke championship rings.
Can fans get the championship rings?
According to Fox News, fans will be able to buy the rings.
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