2026 FIFA World Cup Commemorative Coins: Gold, Silver, and Clad — What to Know
The First FIFA World Cup Commemorative Coins from the U.S. Mint
With the United States co-hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Mexico and Canada, the U.S. Mint has issued a three-coin commemorative program authorized by Public Law 118-143. Pre-orders opened June 4, 2026, with shipments expected to begin July 15. Surcharges from each coin sold benefit FWC2026 US, Inc. for soccer programs in the United States.
$5 Gold Coin
The obverse depicts the globe as a soccer ball, centered on North America showing the three host countries. The reverse (common to all three coins) shows three hands holding aloft the FIFA World Cup Trophy against a stylized stars and stripes design.
- Composition: 90% gold, 10% alloy
- Combined mintage limit: 100,000 (proof + uncirculated)
- Introductory prices: Proof $1,338.25 / Uncirculated $1,328.25
- Surcharge: $35 per coin
Silver Dollar
The obverse features a soccer player actively engaged in ball handling with the FIFA Unity logo in the background.
- Composition: 99.9% silver
- Combined mintage limit: 500,000
- Introductory prices: Proof $174.00 / Uncirculated $169.00
- Surcharge: $10 per coin
Clad Half Dollar
The obverse shows a player executing a bicycle kick against the stacked "26" from the official tournament emblem.
- Composition: Copper-nickel clad
- Combined mintage limit: 750,000
- Introductory prices: Proof $64.00 / Uncirculated $61.00
- Surcharge: $5 per coin
Three-Coin Proof Set
A three-coin proof set containing all three denominations is available for $1,581.25, limited to no more than 10,000 sets.
Introductory Pricing Deadline
Introductory prices end July 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET. After that date, prices increase by $5 per coin, and gold coin prices may also adjust weekly based on the precious metals market.
The History of Sports Commemoratives
This is not the first time the U.S. has commemorated international athletics. Previous programs include the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, 1996 Atlanta Olympics, and 2014 National Baseball Hall of Fame coins. Soccer has never before been the subject of a U.S. commemorative coin program, making this a first.
Browse all 2026 FIFA World Cup commemorative coins in the NumisDex catalog.