WORLD CUP
Azteca showdown vs Ecuador nudges Mexico to 43.5% on Polymarket
Tuesday at Azteca Stadium, co-host Mexico and Ecuador meet with a last-16 spot on the line after Ecuador’s 2-1 comeback over Germany and Mexico’s perfect, unbeaten group run.
Binance Prediction Markets Gain Traction Amid FIFA World Cup
Binance's on-chain prediction markets see rapid adoption during FIFA World Cup, as sports event contracts dominate the $20B sector.
Scotland routed by Brazil as Polymarket pegs Iraq group exit at 98%
After Scotland’s 3-0 loss to Brazil left them seventh among third-placed teams, Steve Clarke said he thinks they’re heading home as qualification hinges on other results.
Bitcoin hits 20-month low as Polymarket keeps UEFA favorite at 69.5%
Bitcoin slid to a 20-month low as risk appetite weakened, underscoring a souring near-term tone across crypto markets.
World Cup prediction betting surges as Polymarket keeps Spain "Other" at 50%
About 11 days into the tournament, data showed $5.4 billion wagered on World Cup prediction markets, with Kalshi at $2.9 billion and Polymarket at $2.5 billion since last July.
UK heat alert ripples into sports ops as Polymarket toss odds hit 99.95%
The Met Office issued an Amber heat warning for southern and eastern England lasting into next week, with Wimbledon 2026 forecasts suggesting temperatures could top June’s UK record.
Stokes set for 3rd Test return as Polymarket puts 5+ World Cup misses at 61%
After an ECB disciplinary hearing, Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were named in England’s squad for the third Test vs New Zealand at Trent Bridge, following suspensions for a curfew breach.
Chinese corporations offer metaverse World Cup viewings, X2Y2 backtracks on royalties, and more.
China-based technology companies are reportedly working on tech that would give Chinese soccer fans the ability to watch the FIFA World Cup within the metaverse. Video streaming platform Migu is one of six Chinese firms that has secured the rights to show the World Cup. The efforts are part of a five-year plan released by the Chinese government in early November to boost the local virtual reality industry.
BetDEX to Go Live on Solana as FIFA World Cup 2022 Approaches
Emerging decentralized sports betting outfit, BetDEX will be launching on Solana ahead of the World Cup
Budweiser Releases Virtual Scoreboard NFTs Ahead of World Cup in Qatar
Multinational beer company Budweiser and the international football governing body FIFA have created an intriguing method for football fans to experience the world cup, with the introduction of the "Budverse x FIFA World Cup."
FIFA Launches Digital Collectibles Platform in Collaboration With Algorand
The global sports governing body of football, FIFA has launched a virtual assets platform dubbed FIFA+ Collect in partnership with Algorand Blockchain
FIFA Files Metaverse-Linked Trademark Applications for 2026 World Cup
Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the world’s giant football governing body, has reportedly filed for trademarks as it seeks to join the metaverse space in the 2026 World Cup.
Algorand to Lead FIFA's Digital Strategy in New World Cup Partnership
Algorand protocol has been unveiled as the official blockchain sponsor of FIFA.
