Julián Álvarez is back in full training with Argentina’s national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, completing sessions without issue as the defending champions prepare to open their campaign against Algeria on June 16 at Arrowhead Stadium.
The 26-year-old Atlético Madrid forward, a key member of Argentina’s 2022 World Cup-winning squad, had been dealing with an injury that required specialized regenerative treatment. He’s now cleared to feature in upcoming friendlies, including a match against Iceland, and is expected to start the opener.
A World Cup without crypto sponsors
The last World Cup cycle saw crypto companies spending enormous sums on sports partnerships. FTX had its name on stadiums. Crypto.com sponsored the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Socios and its fan token platform signed deals with dozens of national football federations.
Argentina’s football federation, the AFA, previously had a relationship with fan token platforms. The $ARG fan token on Socios’ platform was one of the most popular in world football, particularly after Argentina’s triumph in Qatar. Yet the current World Cup cycle has seen far less integration between national teams and digital asset companies.
