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England are through to the World Cup 2026 semifinals after a 2-1 victory over Norway in the quarterfinals on July 11, 2026. Jude Bellingham, the England captain, netted his sixth goal of the tournament.
Norway, led by Erling Haaland, pushed back but couldn’t find the equalizer.
The match and the man of the moment
Six goals in the World Cup. His path to the quarterfinals included a round-of-16 performance against Mexico where England won 3-2, with Bellingham scoring twice in just 98 seconds. That’s not a typo. Two goals, 98 seconds.
The 2026 World Cup is co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Why crypto cares about the World Cup
Polymarket, the Ethereum-based prediction market that surged to mainstream prominence during the 2024 US presidential election, has become a go-to venue for sports forecasting. Fan tokens represent another intersection point. Major football organizations have partnered with platforms like Chiliz and Socios to issue digital tokens that give holders voting rights on minor club decisions and access to exclusive content.
Previous World Cups saw Crypto.com and other major exchanges spend heavily on advertising and stadium branding.
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