England Faces Norway in Crypto-Quiet World Cup Quarter-Finals

The England national team is gearing up for their quarter-final match against Norway in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match will take place on July 11 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, with kick-off scheduled for 22:00 local time. England secured their spot in the quarter-finals after defeating Mexico 3-2 in the Round of 16, where Manchester United duo Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo were not involved.

Despite the excitement surrounding the World Cup, this year's tournament has seen a marked decrease in crypto-related activity. In contrast to the 2022 World Cup, which was heavily promoted by fan token platforms and NFT marketplaces, there have been no notable partnerships or collaborations between cryptocurrency companies and teams in the current tournament.

The absence of crypto from this year's World Cup is likely due to the collapse of FTX, which occurred just before the 2022 tournament. The impact of this event was felt across the entire category, with many companies struggling to recover. However, platforms like Socios are still operating and fan tokens for various clubs and national teams remain tradeable on the Chiliz blockchain.

Blockchain-based prediction markets and decentralized betting platforms have continued to grow since the last tournament cycle. These platforms allow users to wager on match outcomes using cryptocurrencies, often with lower fees and more transparency than traditional sportsbooks.