FIFA President Gianni Infantino made his presence felt during one of the 2026 World Cup’s most dramatic moments, reacting publicly as Morocco eliminated the Netherlands from the tournament.
The crypto architecture behind the 2026 World Cup
The 2026 tournament, jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the US with an expanded 48-team format, has become a showcase for FIFA’s crypto ambitions.
Kraken was named the Official Crypto Exchange Supporter of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the partnership announced on June 9, 2026.
FIFA migrated its blockchain from Algorand to Avalanche, rebranding the platform as “FIFA Blockchain.” The chain handles NFTs and fan engagement tools.
