The winners of Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain will receive specially designed championship rings – a first in the tournament’s history.
FIFA will award 30 rings to the victorious squad, while an additional 1,996 replica rings will be made available for fans. Each ring features a miniature World Cup trophy and an engraved inner band.
Trump to Present the Trophy
United States President Donald Trump is expected to hand over the World Cup trophy after the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. His attendance has been confirmed by FIFA president Gianni Infantino and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, despite Trump not having attended any of the tournament’s 102 matches so far.
Tournament Notes
The United States suffered a 4‑1 loss to Belgium in the round of 16, with Balogun returning to the lineup. No red or yellow‑card suspensions have been overturned during the competition, despite appeals from France and England.
Air‑quality warnings remain in effect across New York due to wildfire smoke drifting from Canada, but officials say there is no indication that Sunday’s final will be disrupted.
Context and Tradition
Trump has a history of attending major sporting events while in office, including the FIFA Club World Cup final, Super Bowl, US Open, NBA Finals and Ryder Cup. It is also customary for heads of state from host nations to be present at World Cup finals.
The United States is co‑hosting the expanded 2026 tournament alongside Canada and Mexico, with the final two matches scheduled on American soil. England will face France in Saturday’s third‑place play‑off, before Argentina and Spain contest the title on Sunday.
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