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World Cup final entry chaos at MetLife Stadium highlights why FIFA’s blockchain ticketing experiment matters

Crypto Briefing·July 19, 2026·1 min read
World Cup final entry chaos at MetLife Stadium highlights why FIFA’s blockchain ticketing experiment matters

Fans faced chaos entering MetLife Stadium for the World Cup final as FIFA's $25M blockchain ticketing platform on Avalanche faced its biggest real-world test. The platform's performance under pressure highlights the potential and challenges of using blockchain for large-scale event ticketing. The experiment aims to improve security and efficiency in ticket management.

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