Only five starters from the 2018 World Cup semi-finals remain ahead of 2026 tournament

Team Spirit's victory reshapes tournament dynamics, boosting their odds while G2's exit alters market expectations for the finals. The post Team Spirit advances to IEM Cologne Major 2026 semi-finals, eliminating G2 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

More than $1 billion is going toward security for the 2026 tournament. The bigger question is what happens to the surveillance infrastructure after the crowds go home.

France's absence of a fan token may limit crypto engagement opportunities, highlighting potential missed revenue and fan interaction avenues. The post World Cup hype meets crypto fan tokens as France heads to 2026 tournament without one appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Crypto's integration in the 2026 World Cup highlights its growing role in global sports, potentially boosting blockchain adoption and fan engagement. The post Turkey’s 24-year World Cup drought ends as crypto firms bet big on the 2026 tournament appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

FIFA's branding rules highlight the growing influence of corporate partnerships in sports, impacting venue identity and sponsor dynamics. The post FIFA demands World Cup stadiums strip non-sponsor branding ahead of 2026 tournament appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Kansas City's emergence as a World Cup hub highlights its growing significance in global sports, potentially boosting local economy and tourism. The post Argentina scouts Kansas City for World Cup base camp ahead of 2026 tournament appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Social media protection service offered by Fifa English FA yet to confirm whether it will use service Fifa will expand the use of AI at the World Cup to reduce the amount of abusive messages that teams and players are exposed to on social media. World football’s governing body introduced a social media protection service after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and has offered its moderation element for free to all football associations at the 2026 tournament, which starts next Thursday. The Football Association has not confirmed whether it is taking up the offer. Continue reading...

Crypto-related fraud targeting FIFA World Cup fans has intensified ahead of the 2026 tournament, with U.S. authorities warning that scammers are using fake ticket offers, phishing websites, and cryptocurrency payment requests to steal money and personal data. According to the…