FIFA has reportedly confirmed that it will present commemorative World Cup 2026 rings to the winners of Sunday’s final between Argentina and Spain, which will be attended by US President Donald Trump.
Winner’s rings are a long-standing tradition in American sports, with NFL Super Bowl champions famously receiving them.
According to the BBC, the world champions will receive 30 rings, while supporters will be able to purchase an additional 1,996 commemorative rings. Each ring will feature a miniature World Cup trophy and a special engraving on the band.
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President Trump, who is expected to present the trophy, has not attended any of the tournament’s 102 matches so far, including all of the United States’ games before their Round of 16 elimination by Belgium.
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There is currently an air quality weather alert in New York due to wildfires in Canada, but there is no indication that the final at MetLife Stadium will be affected.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino had previously announced that Trump would attend the World Cup 2026 final, while White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has also confirmed his presence.
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The relationship between Infantino and Trump has been one of the most controversial issues of this summer’s tournament, with the US president reportedly contacting the FIFA president to request a review of United States forward Folarin Balogun’s red card.
The subsequent decision to suspend Balogun’s automatic ban sparked widespread criticism and raised concerns about the integrity of the tournament.
Balogun was subsequently allowed to feature in the knockout match against Belgium, which the USA lost 4-1.
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No other red or yellow card suspensions have been overturned during the World Cup, despite requests from France and England for their own cases to be reviewed.
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Throughout his two presidential terms, Trump has attended major sporting events, including the FIFA Club World Cup, the Super Bowl, the US Open tennis championships, the NBA Finals, and the Ryder Cup. He has also hosted UFC events at the White House.
It is not unusual for heads of state from host nations to attend World Cup finals.
The tournament is being co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, with the final two matches taking place in the United States.
England will face France in Saturday’s third-place play-off in Miami, while Argentina will take on Spain in Sunday’s World Cup 2026 final at MetLife Stadium.
By Habeeb Kuranga
