England held 78.8% of possession against Ghana on June 23 and somehow failed to score. That figure represents the highest possession recorded in World Cup history without producing a goal. Three shots on target. Zero goals.
But here’s the thing: while football pundits dissect Thomas Tuchel’s tactical headaches ahead of the knockout rounds, a quieter storyline from the 2026 World Cup deserves attention from anyone watching the intersection of sports and digital assets. FIFA has named Kraken as its official cryptocurrency exchange partner, a first in the organization’s history.
England’s creative drought meets defensive anxiety
The 0-0 draw with Ghana left England sitting on four points from two group matches. Advancement looks likely, with Panama up next, but the performance raised more questions than it answered.
Tuchel described Ghana’s defensive block as one of the most physically demanding and disciplined setups he has encountered. That’s not a throwaway compliment. It’s a warning signal about what awaits in the knockout stage, where nearly every opponent will adopt some version of the same approach against a team expected to dominate the ball.
