FIFA selects MetLife Stadium for the 2026 World Cup final, but crypto partnerships are notably absent as the industry's sports marketing retreat continues.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team18 Jul
France meets England in the 2026 World Cup third-place playoff as FIFA's Avalanche NFT platform and Kraken sponsorship put crypto in the global spotlight.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team18 Jul
FIFA's 2026 World Cup features Kraken as official crypto sponsor and Avalanche-based collectibles, while CHZ fan tokens surged 28% at tournament opening.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team18 Jul
UEFA member associations seek a candidate to challenge FIFA president Gianni Infantino, with Nasser Al-Khelaifi in the mix. Here's what it means for crypto.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team18 Jul
Trump pressured FIFA to overturn Balogun's World Cup red-card suspension, the first reversal since 1962, raising questions about centralized governance and
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team18 Jul
FIFA's Avalanche-based collectibles platform and Kraken partnership meet surging World Cup jersey demand in Lima, signaling crypto's growing role in sports.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team17 Jul
FIFA introduces championship rings for 2026 World Cup winners with 1,996 fan replicas, while Kraken and Avalanche power the tournament's crypto
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team17 Jul
FIFA confirms a 17-minute World Cup final halftime show with Madonna, Shakira, BTS. Here's why crypto sponsors and fan token platforms are paying attention.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team17 Jul
FIFA's 2026 World Cup final referee Slavko Vincic was detained in a 2020 drug raid. Here's what it means for sports betting and blockchain integrity
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team17 Jul
Trump joins FIFA's Infantino to present the World Cup trophy as crypto, fan tokens, and blockchain collectibles converge on the world's biggest sporting
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team17 Jul
FIFPRO reports 19% of World Cup 2026 matches exceeded its heat safety threshold of 28C WBGT, pushing for formalized climate protocols with FIFA.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team17 Jul
FIFA will award championship rings to 2026 World Cup winners for the first time, producing 2,026 gold and diamond rings valued at $30,000 to $50,000 each.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team17 Jul
Human Rights Watch is pressuring FIFA over immigration enforcement, discrimination, and child safety concerns ahead of the 2026 World Cup across the US,
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team17 Jul
Argentina meets Spain in the 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium. Here's what the match means for crypto, fan tokens, and FIFA's blockchain strategy.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team17 Jul
FIFA's legal challenges may accelerate blockchain ticketing adoption, highlighting the need for transparency and innovation in event management.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team16 Jul
FIFA's investigation could lead to sanctions impacting Argentina's team dynamics and market perceptions ahead of the World Cup final.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez16 Jul
FIFA's investigation could strain Argentina-UK relations further, highlighting the complex interplay of sports and geopolitics on a global stage.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team16 Jul
Trump's World Cup involvement highlights the complex interplay of politics, crypto markets, and global sports, potentially influencing market dynamics.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team16 Jul
The increased prize pool highlights the growing commercialization of global football, potentially accelerating sports tokenization trends.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team16 Jul
The integration of crypto in sports sponsorships highlights a shift towards digital assets, raising questions about market stability and long-term viability.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team16 Jul