The 2026 FIFA World Cup opened at Estadio Azteca with Shakira and Burna Boy, while Kraken secured a deal as the tournament's official crypto exchange

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.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup opens with Mexico vs South Africa as Kraken, Chiliz, and Avalanche deepen crypto's integration into the tournament.