Spain is unbeaten at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and heading into a quarterfinal clash against Belgium on July 10 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Coach Luis de la Fuente sat down with journalist Guillem Balague to discuss what makes this squad tick: a culture built around “good people,” consistency, and a teenage forward named Lamine Yamal who keeps making defenders look confused and slightly offended.
The fan token economy has a rooting interest
Fan tokens, the blockchain-based digital assets that give holders voting rights and engagement perks with their favorite clubs, have become a meaningful corner of the crypto sports landscape. Platforms like Socios and Chiliz have built entire ecosystems around this concept, and international tournaments are their Super Bowl.
Spain’s progression through the tournament, including their narrow 1-0 victory over Portugal on July 7, is exactly the kind of momentum that drives engagement metrics for fan token platforms.
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