FIFA and Avalanche: New Core Wallet Integration in FIFA Collect

FIFA has taken another step in its Web3 strategy by integrating Core Wallet into FIFA Collect, its official digital collectibles platform.

This addition is part of the development of the FIFA Blockchain, a custom network built on Avalanche’s infrastructure, designed to improve access, speed, and scalability for its digital products.

Core Wallet Integration

As of August 11, 2025, FIFA Collect users can connect and transact with Core Wallet, along with MetaMask and WalletConnect. Core Wallet is the native wallet of the Avalanche ecosystem and allows direct interaction with FIFA’s new network, offering fast transactions and low fees.

This compatibility makes it easier for members of the CORE community and Avalanche users to purchase NFTs and iconic football moments within FIFA Collect.

The FIFA Blockchain

Launched in May 2025, the FIFA Blockchain uses Avalanche’s subnet technology to provide its own infrastructure compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). This shift moves away from previous solutions on Algorand and Polygon, removing the dependency on specific wallets and opening access to more widely known options in the Web3 space.

The goal is to support products such as FIFA Collect, the FIFA Rivals mobile game, and future projects that include interactive experiences, fan tokens, and loyalty programs.

Benefits for Users

• Gas-free minting: NFTs on Avalanche’s C-chain can be minted without fees, reducing costs for collectors.
• Speed and scalability: Avalanche processes over 6,500 transactions per second with finality in less than one second, enabling the platform to handle large user volumes during major events.
• Greater accessibility: EVM wallet compatibility makes it easier for new users to join, even those without prior blockchain experience.

FIFA’s Web3 Strategy

The integration of Core Wallet is part of a broader plan that includes:

• FIFA Collect: Digital collectibles that may include benefits such as tournament tickets or exclusive airdrops.
• FIFA Rivals: Mobile game launched in June 2025 with support for tradable NFTs.

The alliance with Avalanche also involves Modex, the company responsible for developing FIFA Collect and managing the technical integration with the new wallets.