The 2026 World Cup kicks off June 11, and Thomas Tuchel’s England squad announcement on May 21 has consumed the sports world. But there’s a parallel storyline playing out in crypto markets that most football fans haven’t noticed yet: England, one of the tournament’s biggest draws, has no dedicated national team fan token.
That absence is increasingly conspicuous. FIFA recently named Kraken as its Official Crypto Exchange Supporter just days before the tournament begins. Meanwhile, the Chiliz platform hosts tokens for clubs like Arsenal, Manchester City, and Aston Villa, but the Three Lions are nowhere to be found.
Tuchel’s squad and the attention economy
Tuchel generated significant attention with his 26-man roster. The German manager excluded Phil Foden, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Harry Maguire from the squad. Ivan Toney was included as something of a wildcard selection. The big question hovering over the squad centers on Jude Bellingham’s role, with Tuchel reportedly focused on positional clarity for the Real Madrid midfielder alongside captain Harry Kane.
The fan token landscape heading into the tournament
