Noussair Mazraoui turned in one of the most complete defensive performances of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 30, recording 101 touches, 88% passing accuracy, and winning every single ground duel he contested against the Netherlands. Twelve clearances, four out of five tackles won, and four of seven aerial duels secured.
The Sorare effect
Sorare, the Ethereum-based NFT fantasy football platform, prices its digital player cards based heavily on real-world performance. Better stats mean higher fantasy scores. Higher fantasy scores mean more demand for the card. More demand means the price goes up.
World Cup performances carry outsized weight in this ecosystem because the audience is global. A strong showing in a Premier League match might move the needle for dedicated Sorare traders. A dominant display against the Netherlands in the World Cup puts a player in front of billions of viewers, many of whom are potential new entrants to the platform.
Mazraoui’s growing footprint in digital finance
