ME News reports that, as of May 22 (UTC+8), GMGN monitoring shows that the Solana-based meme coin WORLDCUP continued its upward momentum overnight, reaching a market cap peak of $12 million and currently trading at approximately $10.01 million, with a 24-hour gain still at 90%. During the same period, on-chain trading volume reached $8.2 million. The narrative behind this meme coin is tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is set to officially open on June 11—approximately 20 days from now. WORLDCUP serves as the primary token for its community, which has also launched 48 corresponding meme coins named after each participating national team. Fifty percent of the transaction fees from each national team token are used to repurchase the main WORLDCUP token. Among the 48 national team meme coins, the highest market cap is currently held by FRANCE (France), trading at approximately $450,000 with a daily gain of 11%. SPAIN (Spain) and PORTUGAL (Portugal) follow closely behind. BlockBeats reminds users that meme coins are highly volatile and primarily driven by market sentiment and speculative hype, lacking any intrinsic value or real-world utility. Investors should exercise caution and be aware of the risks involved. (Source: BlockBeats)
WORLDCUP Meme Coin Market Cap Surpasses $10M Amid 2026 FIFA World Cup Narrative
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WORLDCUP, an altcoin to watch on Solana, reached a $10.01 million market cap on May 22 (UTC+8), up 90% in 24 hours. The token is tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to begin on June 11. The community also launched 48 team-themed meme coins, with 50% of each token’s fees used to buy back WORLDCUP. FRANCE leads with $450,000 and an 11% daily gain, followed by SPAIN and PORTUGAL. This daily market report highlights growing interest in event-driven altcoins to watch.
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