Nine out of ten African nations at the 2026 FIFA World Cup have advanced to the knockout stages. Morocco, South Africa, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Egypt, Cape Verde, DR Congo, and Algeria all punched their tickets to the next round. Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe acknowledged the landmark achievement on June 28, framing it as a turning point for football development across the continent.
Fan tokens are having their moment
Fan tokens tied to national teams have seen sharp price movements that track almost perfectly with match results. The South Africa Fan Token, known as SAFA, jumped approximately 37% to $0.41 during the tournament’s group stage. Fan tokens on the Chiliz blockchain, the network underpinning platforms like Socios.com, experienced significant volume spikes and price fluctuations directly tied to game outcomes.
Kraken enters the pitch
Kraken became the Official Crypto Exchange Supporter of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 9, marking the first time a crypto exchange has held such a partnership with FIFA.
