Scotland's first World Cup win in 36 years via John McGinn's goal highlights crypto's fading presence in football as fan token platforms miss key moments.

Scotland qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after 28 years, coinciding with FIFA's crypto push including fan tokens, Kraken sponsorship, and blockchain

The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off with Scotland vs Haiti at Gillette Stadium, but crypto sponsors are notably absent from the expanded 48-team tournament.