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FIFA Teams Up With Avalanche to Build Its Own Blockchain, Expanding Web3 Ambition

FIFA previously released a non-fungible token (NFT) collection on the Algorand blockchain in 2022 ahead of the Qatar World Cup.

By Margaux NijkerkMay 22, 2025

A number of traders and crypto enthusiasts are investing in World Cup-themed tokens. (David Ramos/Getty Images)
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Could Fans Watch the World Cup In the Metaverse By 2026?

Former FIFA World cup player and current Nottingham Forest midfielder Jesse Lingard expresses his reaction following Argentina's World Cup win. "The aim," he says, is for fans to watch the tournament in the metaverse by 2026. He's joined by Jawad Ashraf, CEO of metaverse platform Virtua.

Dec 20, 2022

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Soccer Player Jesse Lingard Enters the Metaverse

Former FIFA World cup player and current Nottingham Forest midfielder Jesse Lingard, along with Jawad Ashraf, CEO of metaverse platform Virtua, share insights into their partnership that aims to bring the world of soccer into Web3.

Dec 20, 2022

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Police Seize $1.5 Million in Crypto During FIFA Gambling Crackdown

A Chinese city has recently cracked a cryptocurrency-traded gambling case and confiscated over $1.5 million worth of cryptocurrencies.

By Muyao ShenJul 13, 2018

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