Brazil has arrived at MetLife Stadium for their Round of 16 clash against Norway, with legendary former captain Dunga calling Vinícius Júnior a “decisive” player in big matches.
The crypto infrastructure behind the beautiful game
FIFA built its FIFA Collect platform on the Avalanche blockchain, handling digital collectibles and ticketing infrastructure for the tournament.
Kraken secured the distinction of becoming FIFA’s first official crypto exchange partner ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The deal puts a major centralized exchange’s branding in front of billions of viewers.
Brazil’s national team has its own digital asset play. The Brazil National Football Team Fan Token, traded under the ticker BFT on Bitcichain, offers holders voting rights on certain team decisions and access to NFT-related utilities.






