England dispatched Panama 2-0 on June 27 at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey, securing first place in Group L and a spot in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32. The goals came in the second half from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane, the latter notching his 11th World Cup goal to surpass Gary Lineker as England’s all-time leading scorer in the tournament.
Thomas Tuchel’s side now appears likely to face Senegal in the knockout stage.
FIFA’s crypto layer is no longer a sideshow
On June 9, Kraken was named the Official Crypto Exchange Supporter of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The deal includes fan activations at tournament venues and educational initiatives around digital assets.
Kraken isn’t operating in isolation. Avalanche underpins FIFA’s blockchain initiatives, including FIFA Collect, the organization’s digital collectible platform. Chiliz, through its Socios.com platform, continues to power fan tokens that let supporters of various clubs and national teams participate in polls, earn rewards, and access exclusive content.
