FIFA to Award Championship Rings for the First Time in World Cup History, Ahead of Spain vs Argentina Final

FIFA will hand out championship rings to the winning squad after Sunday's World Cup final. It's a first for the tournament in its 96-year history.

The move borrows a tradition long associated with American sports leagues like the NFL and NBA, where winning teams receive custom rings as a lasting keepsake of the title. FIFA has not yet detailed the ring's design, but it marks a symbolic addition to the usual trophy and medal presentation on final day.

The announcement lands right before one of the most anticipated finals in years. Spain and Argentina meet on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, the first-ever World Cup final between the two nations. Argentina are defending champions chasing back-to-back titles, while Spain are unbeaten in 37 straight games and hunting their second World Cup crown.

Whichever side lifts the trophy on Sunday, their players will now walk away with a piece of history beyond the medal around their neck.