The US Men’s National Team punched its ticket to the World Cup knockout rounds with a 2-0 victory over Australia at Seattle’s Lumen Field on June 19. An own goal by Australia’s Cameron Burgess and a header from Alex Freeman sealed the result in front of a sellout crowd.
Former Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and singer Ciara added some Hollywood wattage to the proceedings, returning to Lumen Field for the pre-match coin toss.
Kraken takes center stage as FIFA’s crypto partner
Kraken was announced as FIFA’s Official Crypto Exchange Supporter on June 9, positioning itself as the tournament’s go-to digital asset brand just days before the opening matches.
The USMNT itself has no official crypto sponsorships or fan token partnerships. That’s a striking gap when you consider the broader tournament landscape, where blockchain integrations are woven into everything from ticketing to collectibles.
