Spain took a 1-0 lead over Belgium in their World Cup 2026 quarterfinal at SoFi Stadium on July 10, and the scoreboard wasn’t the only thing moving. Fan tokens tied to both national teams saw immediate price action, continuing a pattern that has turned this tournament into one of the most visible real-world tests of sports-linked crypto assets.
Fabian Ruiz scored in the 30th minute to give Spain the advantage after a first half defined by Spanish possession but few clear-cut chances. Belgium’s defense kept Lamine Yamal largely in check, and the Belgians grew into the game with counterattacking opportunities.
Fan tokens react faster than pundits
Spain’s SNFT fan token has surged approximately 54% during the knockout rounds of the tournament. Belgium’s $BELG, by comparison, gained around 16% over the same stretch.
Both tokens are powered by Chiliz, the blockchain platform that has become the de facto infrastructure layer for national team fan tokens.
