Jordan made history in its FIFA World Cup debut, scoring a goal against the reigning champions, Argentina.
Forward Mousa Al Tamari scored in the 55th minute during their Group J match at AT&T Stadium. While Argentina won 2-1, the moment was a milestone for the team.
The 2026 tournament is also a major stage for cryptocurrency's integration into sports. Exchange Kraken is an official FIFA sponsor, positioning itself alongside global brands.
Blockchain network Chainlink is powering decentralized prediction markets for every match, using smart contracts to settle bets without a traditional bookmaker.
For investors, the focus is on infrastructure and adoption. The key metrics are whether Chainlink's technology can handle World Cup-level volume and how Kraken's user base grows during its sponsorship window.