FIFA Crypto Empire Faces Credibility Crisis Amid Tournament Controversy
FIFA President Gianni Infantino's claim that the 2026 World Cup experienced 'zero incidents' and was a celebration of 'joy, emotions, happiness, unity, and togetherness' has been met with widespread criticism. The statement came as Infantino described the tournament as achieving '100 percent safety and security.'
Multiple reports from observers, journalists, and attendees paint a very different picture, however. At least one high-profile racial incident involving US influencer IShowSpeed has been documented, along with numerous other security concerns across various venues.
FIFA's partnership with the crypto sector is also facing scrutiny in light of these revelations. The organization operates FIFA Blockchain, powered by Avalanche, which serves as the foundation for its NFT platform, FIFA Collect. Since its establishment, the chain has attracted over 85,000 unique addresses.