FIFA Blazes Trail with EVM-Compatible Blockchain Migration for FIFA Connect

Football’s governing body kicks legacy systems to the curb—deploying a custom Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) chain to power its global identity platform. Because nothing screams decentralization like a $5.5B organization running its own validator nodes.

The move positions FIFA Connect as the first major sports credentialing system on-chain—though skeptics note the irony of a centralized entity co-opting Web3 infrastructure. Expect gas fees to spike every World Cup cycle.

While the tech promises tamper-proof player verification, traditionalists groan at the thought of offside calls being settled by smart contracts. The beautiful game just got a 256-bit upgrade.

Leaving Algorand

During the migration, FIFA Collect will be unavailable for approximately 12 hours. Algorand-based (ALGO) wallets, such as Pera and Defly, will no longer be supported after migration. 

Instead, users can connect using MetaMask or any EVM-compatible wallet via WalletConnect.

All collectibles currently listed for sale will remain listed on the new platform unless manually delisted before the cutoff date. The migration is free for all users.

FIFA coin? 

In March, during a White House visit, FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced the organization’s interest in developing a cryptocurrency token during a White House Crypto Summit on March 7. 

Standing beside President Trump, Infantino said the proposed “FIFA coin” could engage the organization’s global fanbase. Trump responded enthusiastically, suggesting the coin could eventually surpass FIFA in value.