US men's national soccer team wins World Cup opener 4-1 against Paraguay, and crypto is all over the tournament

The US Men’s National Team kicked off its home World Cup campaign with a 4-1 demolition of Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on June 12. It was the first time the US hosted a World Cup match since 1994.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and features a record 48 teams.

Crypto’s World Cup play

Kraken has been named the official crypto exchange supporter of the tournament.

Chiliz, the blockchain platform behind the CHZ token and the Socios fan token ecosystem, is active throughout the tournament. Chainlink-powered prediction markets are also in play for the tournament.