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Over 100,000 fans flooded the streets of Oslo on July 13, 2026, to celebrate Norway’s stunning World Cup quarterfinal run with one last collective “Viking row” outside the Royal Palace. It was the country’s best showing at the tournament since 1998. And while the scenes in Oslo were pure football euphoria, the ripple effects showed up in a place you might not expect: crypto trading volumes.
The $HAALAND meme token on Solana, Chiliz-powered fan tokens, and prediction market platforms all experienced notable spikes in activity that tracked closely with Norway’s results throughout the tournament.
When goals become green candles
Every time Erling Haaland found the back of the net, the $HAALAND Solana meme token saw trading volume surges that aligned almost perfectly with match results. Chiliz and its Socios.com platform also saw increased activity around Norway’s run. None of this was officially sanctioned by the Norwegian football federation or any formal crypto partnership with the team itself. The trading activity appears entirely organic, driven by retail sentiment.
Kraken’s courtside seat
Kraken serves as FIFA’s official crypto exchange partner for the tournament, which means the exchange’s branding has been plastered across one of the most-watched sporting events on the planet. The 2022 World Cup in Qatar saw fan token volumes spike dramatically during group stages before settling down after elimination rounds.
The parade in Oslo was briefly halted by low-hanging overhead cables. The squad still managed to complete their final Viking row on the palace steps, with Martin Odegaard and Haaland leading the celebration.
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