London was plagued by unrest on Thursday night after France's 2-0 win over Morocco in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals. The match, played in Boston, marked the second consecutive tournament that Morocco had been eliminated by France.
The result sparked clashes between Moroccan supporters and police across parts of the city, a reminder of how deeply World Cup outcomes can affect diaspora communities and financial markets.
On a related note, the 2026 FIFA World Cup has seen an increased presence of cryptocurrencies. Kraken was designated as FIFA's Official Crypto Exchange Supporter on June 9, giving the exchange prominent visibility across tournament broadcasts and official channels.
Avalanche's blockchain technology is also being used to power FIFA's official digital collectibles program, including blockchain-based trading cards tied to the 2026 tournament. Meanwhile, Chiliz saw a surge in trading volume during the knockout stage, reflecting broader sentiment rather than match-specific speculation.