England survived a quarterfinal scare against Norway on July 11, winning 2-1 after extra time in Miami. Head coach Thomas Tuchel admitted the result involved a healthy dose of luck.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the first major global sporting event to feature an official crypto exchange partner, with Kraken named the Official Crypto Exchange Supporter back on June 9. That distinction matters. It signals that crypto’s courtship of mainstream sports has moved from jersey sponsorships and stadium naming rights into the operational fabric of the world’s biggest tournament.
Fan tokens react in real time
Chiliz (CHZ), the blockchain platform underpinning most national team fan tokens, has seen significant trading volume increases during the knockout stages. Think of fan tokens as digital loyalty cards with a speculative edge. Holders get voting rights on minor team decisions and access to exclusive content, but the tokens also trade on open markets, meaning their prices swing with on-pitch results.
Kraken’s strategic play
