Chiliz Drops Fan Token Roadmap as 2026 FIFA World Cup Approaches - Crypto Economy

TL;DR

• National Team Fan Tokens: Chiliz will launch these in summer 2026 to capitalize on the World Cup’s massive impact.
• Omnichain Model: The platform will adopt this infrastructure in Q1 to allow assets to be used in external DeFi applications.
• CHZ Buyback Mechanism: A new system will use 10% of fan token revenue to perform ongoing buybacks of the native CHZ token.

The three phases of the expansion plan for Tokens for the 2026 World Cup in the United States were revealed this Monday by the leading sports blockchain, Chiliz. Following a period of regulatory uncertainty, the firm is making a triumphant return to the U.S. market with strategic alliances and the launch of assets linked to national teams, transforming these instruments from simple engagement tools into a global financial asset class.

In this regard, the roadmap included in its 2030 manifesto positions 2026 as the period for large-scale execution. In addition to geographic expansion, Chiliz seeks to bridge sporting performance with the digital economy through token burn mechanics triggered by victories and issuances following defeats, directly linking football passion with asset scarcity in the market.


Omnichain Innovation and New Tokenomics at Chiliz

Furthermore, the transition to an omnichain model will allow assets to flow toward other blockchain networks, boosting liquidity and enabling arbitrage between platforms. In this way, users will not be limited to the native ecosystem, opening the door for these tokens to be used in third-party decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, thereby increasing their utility and intrinsic value.

Finally, starting in the second quarter of 2026, a value-accrual mechanism for the CHZ token will be activated, where 10% of ecosystem revenue will be allocated to constant buybacks. Consequently, Chiliz is betting on a structure of tokenized “real-world assets” (RWA) that, after 2027, will include revenue streams and intellectual property, solidifying its leadership at the intersection of professional sports and Web3 technology.