Argentina's World Cup Title Defense Begins Amid Crypto Winter

Julian Alvarez has completed training sessions without issue as Argentina prepares to open its campaign against Algeria on June 16 at Arrowhead Stadium.

The 26-year-old Atlético Madrid forward, a key member of Argentina's 2022 World Cup-winning squad, had been dealing with an injury that required specialized regenerative treatment.

Alvarez is expected to start the opener and has undergone consistent minutes in one of Europe's most demanding leagues after his move from Manchester City.

The current World Cup cycle has seen far less integration between national teams and digital asset companies, partly due to regulatory scrutiny and the collapse of major crypto players during the 2022-2023 crypto winter.