The 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal between England and Norway is moving crypto markets in ways that would have seemed absurd a few years ago, but now feel almost inevitable.

Thomas Tuchel’s pre-match comments about England needing to “release energy” and dominate Norway’s area have set the stage for what promises to be a blockbuster fixture on July 11, 2026. On the other side stands Erling Haaland, the kind of generational talent who apparently moves both defenders and token prices.

The Haaland effect on Solana

$HAALAND, a Solana-based meme token, has seen trading volume spike in correlation with the Norwegian striker’s goals throughout the tournament. Every time Haaland finds the back of the net,…