The 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially underway, and two of the tournament’s biggest favorites wasted no time making statements. Argentina demolished Algeria while France outclassed Senegal on June 16, sending fans into a frenzy across every continent.

In the crypto markets, the Argentine Football Association Fan Token (ARG) saw trading volumes climb into the low millions as Lionel Scaloni’s squad delivered a dominant performance. Fan tokens are digital assets that give holders voting rights on minor club or national team decisions and serve as a speculative vehicle tied to on-field success.

The fan token divide between Argentina and France

Argentina has an actively traded fan token on the Chiliz (CHZ) ecosystem,…