Argentina beat England 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup semi-finals on July 15, advancing to defend their title against Spain in the final. For crypto markets, it’s the latest catalyst in what’s become a breakout tournament for digital asset platforms.

Prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi reported record trading volumes tied to World Cup outcomes throughout the tournament. Argentina’s victory, which pre-tournament models had broadly anticipated, validated bettors who backed the defending champions early.

Crypto’s biggest sports moment yet

Kraken was named the Official Crypto Exchange Supporter of the 2026 World Cup back in June. That’s a tier-one partnership with the most-watched sporting event on the…