Mexico did not come to play games at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Well, technically they did, but you know what we mean. The co-host nation swept the Czech Republic 3-0 in the group stage, finishing the opening round without dropping a single point and sending goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa into the air, literally, as teammates hoisted him in celebration.
The win matters beyond the scoreline. Mexico is one of three co-hosts for this tournament, alongside the United States and Canada, and a dominant home run through the group stage amplifies everything attached to the tournament’s commercial ecosystem, including a growing crypto layer that has quietly become one of the more interesting subplots of the 2026 edition.
Crypto’s World Cup moment
The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, spread across North America in a 48-team format that is itself a first.
Kraken became FIFA’s Official Crypto Exchange Supporter on June 9, 2026, just days before the tournament kicked off. The partnership is specifically aimed at pushing digital asset adoption across North America and Europe.
