Overview
- The World Cup final between Spain and Argentina will be played at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, July 19, with kickoff set for 3 p.m. ET.
- FIFA confirmed it will award first-ever World Cup championship rings in a limited run of 2,026 pieces, with 30 bespoke rings reserved for the winning squad and 1,996 offered to fans and collectors.
- The captain and head coach of the winning team will receive temporary rings on-field after the match and the 30 permanent rings will be custom-sized and delivered later, each individually numbered and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
- FIFA increased the tournament prize pool to a record $871 million, with champions to receive $51 million and the overall pot split into roughly $703 million in performance rewards and $168 million in non-performance support plus guaranteed preparation grants.
- Organizers are monitoring hazardous air quality from Canadian wildfire smoke for the large crowd expected at MetLife Stadium and have taken measures such as offering high-filtration masks and public health guidance for fans and players.