World Cup winners to receive US-style championship rings

NEW YORK, July 17 : The winners of Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina will receive championship rings in addition to the trophy and gold medals, FIFA said, introducing an American sporting tradition to its flagship tournament for the first time.FIFA said 30 bespoke rings would be presented to the winning team following the final at New York New Jersey Stadium, with the captain and head coach initially receiving temporary versions immediately after the match.The rings will then be customised to reflect the identity of the winning team and individually fitted before being presented at a later date.One side will feature the World Cup trophy, while the other will carry details specific to the champions. The players' rings will form part of a limited edition of 2,026 individua