For the first time in history, FIFA will add an additional gift to the winners of the World Cup final on Sunday between Spain and Argentina. In addition to the iconic trophy and gold medals, the delivery of a custom-made ring has been announced, introducing an American sports tradition to the football tournament.
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FIFA has indicated that 30 custom-made rings will be delivered to the winning team after the final at the New York-New Jersey Stadium, and that the captain and the coach will initially receive provisional versions just after the match. Subsequently, the rings will be personalized to reflect the identity of the winning team and individually adjusted before being delivered at a later date.
On one side will appear the World Cup trophy, while on the other specific details will be included that reflect the identity of the winning team.
The players’ rings will be part of a limited edition of 2,026 individually numbered pieces, and the remaining 1,996 will be put on sale for fans worldwide as officially licensed products.
Championship rings are a long-standing tradition in major North American sports, such as the NFL, NBA, Major League Baseball, and NHL, but they had never before been awarded in a FIFA competition.
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To this detail is added another American custom in sporting events. The break in the World Cup final will last 17 minutes to incorporate a musical show in the style of the Super Bowl.
