The 2026 FIFA World Cup doesn’t just have more teams than ever before. It has more crypto than ever before, too.
When Panama faces Ghana on June 17 in Toronto’s BMO Field at 19:00 local time (23:00 GMT), it will mark one of the first Group L matches in a tournament that has quietly become a showcase for blockchain integration at the highest level of global sport. Kraken is the Official Crypto Exchange Supporter, Chainlink is powering oracle infrastructure for FIFA’s prediction markets, and Avalanche is hosting FIFA’s own blockchain initiatives.
The match details, and who’s broadcasting
Panama vs Ghana is a Group L contest in the expanded 48-team format, which stretches from June 11 through July 19 and features over 100 matches across North American venues. The game takes place at BMO Field, also known as Toronto Stadium, in Canada.
For Ghanaian viewers, SuperSport has broadcast rights. US audiences can catch the match on FS1, Telemundo, or Peacock. UK viewers have ITV.
