The US Men’s National Team just recorded back-to-back World Cup wins for the first time since 1930. The 2026 FIFA World Cup, running from June 11 to July 19, has become one of the most crypto-saturated sporting events in history, with exchange sponsorships, fan tokens, prediction markets, and digital collectibles all converging around the tournament.
Tillman’s breakout and the USMNT’s historic run
Tillman was named to the USMNT’s 26-man squad on May 26 and has been deployed in a deeper midfield role under manager Mauricio Pochettino. With 32 caps and 3 goals for the national team heading into the group stage, he wasn’t exactly unknown. But his performances in the tournament’s opening matches have elevated him from rotation option to indispensable piece.
Crypto’s World Cup moment
Kraken was announced as FIFA’s Official Crypto Exchange Supporter on June 9, just two days before kickoff, with activations planned across all 16 host cities.
