World Cup winners to claim 'championship rings'

The winners of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will receive championship rings in addition to the traditional trophy and gold medals, marking a new addition to the tournament's prize offerings. The rings are a concept borrowed from North American professional sports leagues such as the NFL and NBA. This was reported by ESPN journalist James Dielhenn, with the rings set to be awarded to both the winning players and fans according to additional coverage from ESPN.