Chiliz Unveils Fan Token Roadmap Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup Push

Chiliz, the sports and fan engagement blockchain, has unveiled a three-phase roadmap outlining how it plans to expand Fan Tokens ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States. The project is making a big return to the US market with new Fan Token launches tied to national teams and broader blockchain expansion. Detailed in its newly released 2030 manifesto, the roadmap positions 2026 as the year Chiliz moves from experimentation to full-scale execution. Chiliz Roadmap For 2026. Source: Chiliz 2030 Manifesto Regulatory Clarity Paves the US Market Re-Entry The company says it expects to announce its first US Fan Token partnerships in Q1 2026, marking a return after several years of limited activity due to regulatory uncertainty. In parallel, Chiliz plans to launch Fan Tokens linked to national teams in summer 2026. Unlike club-based tokens, national team Fan Tokens are designed around major tournaments and international competitions. With the World Cup approaching, Chiliz is targeting a broader, event-driven fan base beyond traditional club supporters. Fan Tokens started as a purely fan engagement asset.This year, its time for @FanTokens to evolve into a global accessible, SportFi-ready asset class by going omni-chain and introducing a dynamic supply that reflect the club's real world performance.#ChilizVision2030 ⚡ $CHZ pic.twitter.com/OaD4LcqpG2 Chiliz The Sports Blockchain (@Chiliz) February 6, 2026 Omnichain Expansion to Unlock DeFi Access Another major change arriving in 2026 is Chilizs move to an omnichain model. Starting in the first quarter, Fan Tokens will be bridged to external blockchains using cross-chain infrastructure. In simple terms, this allows Fan Tokens to move outside the Chiliz ecosystem and interact with other blockchains. The shift is designed to improve liquidity, enable cross-chain trading and arbitrage, and allow Fan Tokens to be used in decentralized finance applications beyond their native network. New Tokenomics and Product Upgrades Roll Out Through 2026 In the second quarter of 2026, Chiliz plans to activate a new value-accrual mechanism for its native CHZ token. Under the new model, 10% of all Fan Token revenues generated across the ecosystem will be used for ongoing CHZ buybacks. The company says this links CHZ demand directly to fans activity. Product upgrades are also scheduled for mid-2026. 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐅𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐬 🌎✅ 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐥With the world's most-watched sports competition on the horizon, the launch of new national team Fan Tokens will drive millions of new eyes On-Chain.✅ 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧National pic.twitter.com/ffCzz9FEBy Fan Tokens (@FanTokens) February 7, 2026 Socios.com, the consumer platform behind Fan Tokens, will launch a new version with DeFi wallet integration. Later in the year, Chiliz plans to introduce performance-based token mechanics. Match results will directly affect Fan Token supply, with wins triggering token burns and losses leading to new token issuance. Beyond 2026, Chilizs roadmap shifts toward tokenized real-world assets in sports. From 2027 onward, the company plans to tokenize revenue streams, intellectual property, and other traditionally illiquid sports assets. The roadmap builds on recent developments across the Chiliz ecosystem, including revenue-linked buyback commitments and a growing focus on infrastructure over short-term price action. With the World Cup approaching, Chiliz is betting that Fan Tokens can evolve from engagement tools into a globally traded sports asset class.