Canada’s Moïse Bombito is ready for Morocco. The 26-year-old centre-back, who recovered from a fractured tibia to secure his spot on Canada’s final World Cup roster, spoke with the kind of calm confidence that suggests his country’s squad is not treating Saturday’s round-of-16 match as a lucky accident.

The game kicks off July 4, 2026, at 13:00 EDT. But beyond the football, there’s a parallel story worth watching: the FIFA World Cup 2026 has become one of the most significant test cases yet for crypto’s ambitions inside mainstream sports.

Kraken gets the biggest seat in the stadium

Kraken has been named FIFA’s Official Crypto Exchange Supporter for the 2026 World Cup. FIFA’s commercial partnerships…