Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and the trophy presentation happened not on a pitch but at Trump Tower, with FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. President Donald Trump doing the honors on July 18, 2026.
The 2026 edition is the first to feature 48 teams and the first co-hosted across three nations: the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
The crypto angle hiding in plain sight
Kraken holds the title of Official Crypto Exchange Supporter of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the tournament wrapping up on July 20, 2026. The partnership includes Bitcoin giveaways and promotional activations across the competition window.
Prediction markets put up numbers that made traditional sportsbooks look like the neighborhood bookie. Monthly volume during the first month of play crossed $50 billion, surpassing conventional wagering platforms by a considerable margin.
