The International Football Federation (FIFA) has partnered with the Avalanche team to create its own Layer 1 (L1) blockchain network, which will serve as the foundation for the organization’s digital solutions. The new blockchain will be based on Avalanche architecture, providing a high level of integration with EVM-compatible systems and opening up space for scaling FIFA’s digital projects.
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FIFA and Avalanche Partnership: A New Phase in Digital Strategy
As part of the collaboration, there are plans to migrate the FIFA Collect NFT platform to the new ecosystem, which will enable the unification of the organization’s digital activities. In an official statement, Avalanche emphasizes:
“FIFA is not just exploring Web3. It is breaking new ground. By utilizing a customized Layer 1 network based on the Avalanche stack, it aims to unify its digital strategy in the realm of collectibles, ticket sales, and more.”
Additionally, developers hint at the implementation of other business cases in the future, although details regarding them are not currently disclosed.
Innovations for Global Projects and Seamless Integration
As noted in a comment by Ava Labs representative John Nahas, FIFA’s decision to launch an L1 network on Avalanche confirms the technology’s ability to support large-scale applications that require high speed, reliable security, and flexibility. Francesco Abbate, head of the Modex and FIFA Collect projects, emphasized that the partnership creates a strong foundation for further growth and allows for the seamless integration of the NFT platform and other services with EVM-compatible solutions.
In December 2024, Avalanche introduced the Avalanche9000 update, which simplifies the launch of L1 networks through a ready-made architecture. In April 2025, FIFA announced plans to create its own blockchain, which will replace the previous platform based on Algorand, where the organization’s NFT platform initially operated.