Paraguay will face France on July 4, 2026, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia in what promises to be one of the most compelling Round of 16 matchups at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Paraguay earned its spot after pulling off a stunning penalty-shootout victory over Germany, one of the tournament’s biggest upsets so far.
But the match itself is only half the story. Behind the scenes, crypto has quietly become a central character in this World Cup, with Kraken serving as FIFA’s Official Crypto Exchange Supporter, the first partnership of its kind in World Cup history.
Paraguay’s Cinderella run meets French firepower
Paraguay’s victory was the kind of result that reminds you why the World Cup remains the most unpredictable tournament in sports. Germany, a four-time champion, was sent home from the spot, giving Paraguay a place in the Round of 16.
Kraken and the crypto World Cup
