In anticipation of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, scheduled for July 19th, which will feature a match between Spain and Argentina, FIFA has introduced a new element to the tournament.
In anticipation of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, scheduled for July 19th, which will feature a match between Spain and Argentina, FIFA has introduced a new element to the tournament.
FIFA announced that the victors of the 2026 World Cup will receive championship rings alongside the traditional trophy and gold medals. These limited-edition rings are intended for both players and global fans.
Out of a total of 2,026 rings produced to honor the tournament, 30 units are designated for the winners, while the remaining 1,996 will be made available to supporters. Each ring will feature individual numbering, be custom-fitted, and come with an authenticity certificate.
Although the designer remains unnamed publicly, the ring's design integrates the esteemed FIFA trophy with a unique motif reflecting the identity of the winning team. Following the final match, the captain and head coach of the successful team will be given temporary rings to mark the event; the official ring will be provided later after customization is complete.
The practice of awarding champions with rings instead of, or in addition to, trophies or medals is a well-established custom in the United States. This tradition is strongly linked to the nation's deep interest in baseball. For instance, the New York Giants received their inaugural World Series ring after defeating the New York Yankees, as reported by the US sports channel ESPN.
ESPN further detailed that the first World Series ring was a gold band inscribed with «Giants World Champions 1922,» along with images of baseball bats and a scroll, featuring a small diamond at its center. Prior to this baseball precedent, the Montreal Hockey Club (MHC) commissioned the first championship rings, which resembled wedding bands adorned with two crossed hockey sticks, for its players after securing the 1893 Stanley Cup championship.
According to the Society of International Hockey Research, a ring worn by William Barlow, who was part of the MHC, was subsequently sold at auction for more than $55,000 in 2009.
The series NOW Yeraltı is preparing for its second season, which promises significant changes in both production and cast. Among the potential major participants is one of Turkey's most respected actors, İsmail Hacıoğlu.
According to reports from Turkish entertainment publications, Hacıoğlu is negotiating to join the project by Medyapım. The series is overseen by director Murat Öztürk and producer Fatih Aksoy. Preparation for the new season began after the first season concluded on May 20th.
Initial reports indicated that Hacıoğlu was being considered for the lead role, which could significantly change the direction of the plot. Latest information suggests that discussions between the actor and the team are ongoing, and he might join the cast once the details of his character are finalized.
According to Turkish press, Hacıoğlu is expected to play a powerful new character who will be an adversary to Bozkurt Hanoğlu, better known as Bozo, played by Uraz Kaygılaroğlu. Although the identity and full background of Hacıoğlu's potential character have not been officially revealed, the possibility of the experienced actor clashing with Bozo has already generated great interest among fans of the series.
This addition will create a new dramatic conflict at the core of the second season. Bozo is one of the central figures of Yeraltı, whose power and influence are closely tied to the criminal underworld. The appearance of a new, strong rival may force him into a confrontation unlike anything he experienced in the first season.
Yeraltı has become one of NOW's most discussed dramatic projects in the 2025–26 season. The series stars Deniz Can Aktaş as Haydar Ali Aslan, Devrim Özkan as Halide Ceylan, and Uraz Kaygılaroğlu as Bozkurt Hanoğlu. The story tells of Haydar Ali, who goes to prison after seeking revenge for the murder of his family, and then becomes involved with one of Turkey's most dangerous underground networks. His release confronts him with old love, loyalty, betrayal, and influential figures controlling the criminal world.
The second season is also expected to introduce several new characters. Turkish media reported that Bozo's former lover will appear in the story, and she will have a young daughter played by child actress Azra Aksu. These new elements should expand the personal and dramatic conflicts surrounding the main characters.
The possible involvement of İsmail Hacıoğlu in Yeraltı would mark a significant return for him to a major television project. Previously, the actor starred in the series Cennetin Çocukları on TRT 1 but left it earlier this year following an investigation. Turkish media reported that he was removed from the cast after the investigation, although previously filmed episodes were still planned for broadcast.
Hacıoğlu has established himself as one of Turkey's strongest dramatic performers, known for taking on emotionally intense and complex roles. Therefore, his potential appearance in Yeraltı has attracted special attention from viewers eagerly awaiting how his acting style will fit into the dark world of crime, power, revenge, and betrayal in the series.
Although the actor's participation has not yet been officially confirmed by Medyapım or NOW, the ongoing negotiations have made İsmail Hacıoğlu one of the most closely watched names in the preparation for the second season. If an agreement is reached, the conflict between his character and Bozo could become one of the central storylines of the new season, adding another major force to the series, which ended its first season with an open future.
The invitation to participate in the Warming Huts contest is open to architects, architecture students, landscape architects, interior designers, artists, and industrial designers who possess a confirmed portfolio of design work. The goal of this contest is to stimulate and encourage the formation of interdisciplinary teams.
The cabins or installations will be placed along the Nestaweya River Trail in the The Forks area, located in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Forks is situated in the center of Winnipeg at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers. Historically, this river crossing made the area a popular meeting place for over 6000 years.
Recently, this location has become attractive to tourists and local residents, hosting over four million visitors annually. In winter, the rivers are also used as an alternative route for accessing the city center on foot, by bicycle, ice skating, and skiing. Curling, hockey, and other sports events are held here.
Thanks to multiple access points, the Nestaweya River Trail serves as a link between Winnipeg communities. The trail is regularly checked and monitored for safety issues. Additionally, extra security will be provided at night to prevent people from being left unattended or cabins from being damaged.
The climate in Winnipeg in January and February can be extremely cold, with temperatures dropping below minus 30°C. Teams are advised to consider the effects of solar radiation, the feeling of cold, and the constantly changing landscape of the snow-covered river. The ice thickness on the Assiniboine and Red Rivers in late January can reach one meter.
Information about the contest is available for download. The application deadline is set for October 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Participation in the contest is free of charge.
Isaac Torres-Kiros's work presents an in-depth analysis of the current state of architecture. The author puts forward a worrying hypothesis that the artistic essence, which once defined architecture, is under threat of disappearance.
Torres-Kiros examines the fundamental elements that characterized architecture throughout history and asserts that modernity has been marked by a gradual loss of its artistic character. He describes a bleak picture of the discipline on the verge of extinction due to excessive focus on functionality and the proliferation of monotonous, impersonal structures.
This book develops through individual concepts linking human thought with a critical reflection on current architectural practice. Torres-Kiros calls on readers to question the direction in which contemporary architecture is moving. His work is not merely a critique of the current situation in this field, but also a call to action for architects and students.
The author seeks to raise reader awareness, inviting them to participate in redefining and preserving the artistic essence that distinguishes architecture as a unique form of human self-expression.
