The 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially the largest edition of the tournament ever staged. With 48 teams split across 12 groups, the group stage alone produced 72 matches, hosted across venues in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
Kraken steps onto the pitch
FIFA announced Kraken as the official crypto exchange supporter of the 2026 World Cup on June 9, 2026. Kraken’s deal includes fan-facing promotions, such as trips to the World Cup finals for users who engage with the exchange’s crypto offerings.
Fan tokens surge as group stages deliver drama
Top-ranked teams coming out of the group stage included France, Argentina, and Spain. One of the more notable group stage results was a 0-0 draw between Colombia and Portugal.
