Soccer and crypto have been flirting for years. On July 3, 2026, they had a moment.
Croatia scored a stunning equalizer against Portugal in the 103rd minute of extra time at the FIFA World Cup 2026, turning what looked like a Portuguese victory into a dramatic draw.
What happened on the pitch, and what happened on-chain
Portugal had entered the match as the favorite. Polymarket, the decentralized prediction platform, logged over $4 million in betting volume for the fixture, with odds sitting at roughly 58% in Portugal’s favor before kickoff.
The Portugal National Team fan token, ticker $POR, operates within the Chiliz ecosystem and saw a sharp spike in trading volume around the match.
