
Major sporting events often leave their mark beyond the pitch, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup was no exception. The Banco Central de Reserva (BCR) announced that, following the tournament, the United States issued a series of commemorative coins inspired by soccer and the passion this sport inspires around the world.
The collection includes US$0.50, US$1.00, and US$5.00 coins, each with special designs related to the beautiful game. These coins were created as a lasting memento of an event that brought together millions of fans and marked an important chapter in the history of world soccer.

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The 50-cent coin depicts a soccer player performing a bicycle kick, one of the most spectacular and iconic moves in the sport. Meanwhile, the US$1 coin features a player in action controlling the ball, reflecting the skill, technique, and dynamism that characterize soccer.
Meanwhile, the $5 coin features a design that unites two universal symbols: a soccer ball and a map of the Americas. The image seeks to represent the tournament’s global reach and the sport’s ability to connect people from different countries and cultures.

All three coins share elements alluding to the 2026 World Cup and were designed to preserve the memory of the competition through numismatics. In this way, the tournament will not only be remembered in statistics, videos, and photographs, but also in commemorative pieces that capture the enthusiasm and excitement generated by one of the world’s most important sporting events.
As highlighted by the BCR, these coins are an example of how major events transcend the sporting arena and become part of history and collective memory, allowing future generations to recall moments that marked millions of fans.
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