The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage is here, and the Round of 32 is serving up a matchup that carries weight both on the pitch and across crypto markets. The Netherlands, winners of Group F, will face Morocco on June 29 at the Estadio BBVA Bancomer in Monterrey, Mexico.
For football fans, this is a rematch of sorts. Morocco stunned the world at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar by becoming the first African nation to reach the semifinals, and several of their key players, including Achraf Hakimi and Sofyan Amrabat, are Dutch-born.
Kraken stands alone as FIFA’s crypto partner
For the 2026 tournament, Kraken has been named the sole official crypto exchange partner, a notable consolidation from previous editions that featured a crowded roster of blockchain-adjacent deals.
Prediction markets and Chiliz are having a moment
