James Rodríguez just became the most capped Colombian player in World Cup history. With 11 appearances and counting, the veteran midfielder has been central to Colombia’s run through the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where they topped Group K without a single loss and advanced to the knockout rounds. He scored in the knockout stage, adding another chapter to what has become one of the tournament’s feel-good storylines.
FIFA goes full crypto
FIFA has rolled out its FIFA Collect platform for the 2026 tournament. The platform runs on a dedicated Layer-1 blockchain powered by Avalanche, issuing dynamic NFTs and digital collectibles that actually change based on real match results.
Think of it like a trading card that updates itself. If a player scores a hat trick, the NFT tied to that match could reflect the performance in real time.
The platform also features “Right-to-Ticket” drops, a mechanism that gives NFT holders access to actual match tickets.
