France topped Group I with a perfect record, scoring 10 goals across three wins against Senegal, Iraq, and Norway while conceding just 2. With 9 points from 3 matches, Les Bleus are through to the knockout rounds.

Kraken, Chainlink, and the crypto infrastructure behind the tournament

Kraken holds the distinction of being FIFA’s first Official Crypto Exchange Supporter for the 2026 World Cup. The partnership is specifically targeting fan adoption in North America and Europe, the two regions hosting the tournament.

Chainlink is providing oracle infrastructure for FIFA’s official prediction markets tied to match results. Chainlink’s technology feeds real-world match data onto the blockchain so that smart…