Seven teams have already punched their tickets to the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Few situations are tighter than what’s unfolding in Group B, where Switzerland and Canada are locked together on points heading into their decisive final match.

Switzerland plays Canada on June 24, with advancement on the line for both sides.

How Switzerland got here

Their opening match, a 1-1 draw against host nation Qatar on June 13, was followed by a considerably more decisive result: Switzerland dismantled Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1 on June 18.

Canada has been collecting points at the same pace, which means Switzerland cannot simply lean on goal differential. They need something from the June 24 match.

The 2026 World Cup is jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, meaning Canadian fans are not traveling far to watch this one.

The broader picture: seven teams already through

While Switzerland and Canada are still fighting, seven nations had already secured Round of 32 berths by June 24. The expanded tournament format grew the field from 32 to 48 teams.

The third-place finishers in each group also have advancement opportunities under the new structure, which creates a different kind of late-group-stage calculus.

Where crypto fits into a soccer tournament

Kraken, the US-based crypto exchange, was named FIFA’s Official Crypto Exchange Supporter for North America and Europe, with the announcement coming on June 9. The partnership includes ticket promotions and fan engagement initiatives tied to the tournament.

Avalanche is also among the crypto sponsors supporting the tournament.

Polymarket, the prediction market platform, launched a World Cup advertising campaign in mid-June.

Beyond the official partnerships, unofficial tokens labeled WORLDCUP26 and FWC26 have already appeared in trading markets, though both carry minimal market caps.