The 2026 FIFA World Cup final is shaping up to be the most crypto-saturated sporting event in history, and the US president apparently plans to be there for it.
Donald Trump is expected to attend the championship match on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The venue has been rebranded as NY/NJ Stadium for the tournament.
Crypto’s World Cup blitz
Kraken was announced as the Official Crypto Exchange Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on June 9. FIFA World Cup finals routinely draw over a billion viewers globally.
Chainlink is serving as the official prediction market partner for all 104 matches of the tournament, with its oracle infrastructure powering on-chain betting and forecasting markets across every single game.
