The 2026 FIFA World Cup faces extreme heat risks with 39 of 104 matches in danger zones, while Kraken debuts as the event's official crypto exchange

When the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins on June 11, 2026, matches will be played across 16 cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

FIFA World Cup 2026 starts June 11 with Kraken as official crypto sponsor and Chiliz fan tokens primed for match-day trading volatility across 104 games.

Roughly a quarter of matches could be played in conditions that exceed recommended safety limits