8-3-2025 – The gleaming FIFA World Cup trophy graced the White House Crypto Summit, where FIFA President Gianni Infantino revealed ambitious plans for a FIFA-branded cryptocurrency ahead of the 2026 tournament.
“We’re tremendously keen to develop the FIFA coin under my leadership,” Infantino announced to attendees at the 7 March gathering. With characteristic flair, he extended an invitation to potential collaborators: “Anyone interested in partnering with FIFA—together we’ll dominate the football world with the FIFA coin.”
President Trump, displaying his trademark enthusiasm for bold ventures, suggested the potential cryptocurrency might eclipse the value of the organisation itself. “It could be quite a coin,” Trump remarked with a knowing smile. “That coin could be worth more than FIFA.”
The mere mention of a FIFA cryptocurrency sent ripples through digital currency markets. A token calling itself FIFA COIN—bearing no official connection to the football governing body—experienced a staggering 142,000% surge in value, achieving a market capitalisation approaching $3 million. The coin, traded on decentralised platforms including Uniswap, recorded a price point of $0.0645 with modest trading activity.
Financial experts caution that such ‘meme coins’ frequently materialise following high-profile announcements, often resulting in substantial losses for unwary investors.
The summit showcased President Trump’s determination to position America at the forefront of cryptocurrency innovation. Notable industry figures including Coinbase’s Brian Armstrong and Kraken’s Arjun Sethi were in attendance as Trump outlined his administration’s commitment to maintaining seized Bitcoin in a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve—a direct rebuke to what he characterised as the Biden administration’s detrimental policies toward the digital assets sector.
The football tournament slated for 2026 will mark a historic milestone as Canada, Mexico and the United States collaborate in the first-ever three-nation hosting arrangement. The expanded competition will feature 48 teams and 104 matches, establishing it as the most extensive World Cup in the tournament’s storied history.
