FIFA to Award Super Bowl-Style Rings to World Cup Winners
FIFA will present Super Bowl-style rings to the winners of the World Cup final, which pits Argentina against Spain. The ceremony will be attended by Donald Trump.
Marketed as strictly limited edition, 30 rings will be given to the winning team on Sunday, while an additional 1,996 rings will be available for sale to fans.
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Each ring will feature a mini World Cup trophy in its design, along with engravings on the band that will be customized to reflect the culture of the victorious nation.
The captain and head coach of the winning team will receive temporary rings immediately following the final, commemorating the occasion, before the 30 rings are custom-fitted and delivered later.
Fifa will give Super Bowl-style rings to the World Cup winners (Fifa)
Winner rings are a tradition in American sports, with champions of the NBA Finals also known for receiving these prized accessories.
President Trump will play a central role in the award ceremony, confirmed to present the World Cup trophy to the champions while attending his first match of the tournament.
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Trump did not attend any USA matches during their home World Cup journey, which ended in the quarter-finals against Belgium.
However, he became embroiled in a major controversy during the tournament by reaching out to FIFA president Gianni Infantino, with whom he has a notably close relationship, to advocate for a review of star striker Folarin Balogun‘s red card.
This led to the surprising decision to suspend the ban, as FIFA cited a lesser-known clause in its regulations, making Balogun eligible to play against Belgium.
Trump acknowledged his communication with Infantino, highlighting how the World Cup has attracted political scrutiny amid concerns about sporting integrity.
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The U.S. president will attend the finale at MetLife Stadium, where the U.S. national anthem will also be played before kick-off—a tradition rooted in American sports, yet somewhat unusual for this event given that the U.S. team is not involved.
