Al Jazeera·3 min read·easy
World Cup winners to receive US-style championship rings, FIFA says
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FIFA has announced that winners of the 2026 World Cup will receive championship rings, a tradition borrowed from North American sports. This move is part of a broader effort by FIFA to 'Americanize' the tournament, which has also included the introduction of halftime shows and mandatory hydration breaks.
Players’ rings will be limited edition of 2,026 individually numbered pieces, with the rest available for public sale.
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