Traditional World Cup powerhouses crashed out of the 2026 group stage while crypto prediction markets surpassed $2 billion in trading volume around the

The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout bracket is set after the 48-team group stage. Prediction markets top $5.4B as Kraken, Chiliz, and Avalanche power crypto

The 2026 World Cup group stage wraps up June 27 as Polymarket tops $3.3B in volume, Chiliz surges 28%, and FIFA's Avalanche blockchain goes live.