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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 World Cup in the United States.
The project is making a big return to the US market with the launch of new fan tokens linked to national teams and a wider expansion of the blockchain. Detailed in its new manifesto 2030, the roadmap places 2026 as the year Chile goes from pilot to full implementation.
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The clarity of regulations paves the way for re-entry into the US market
The company says it expects to announce its first US fan token partners in the first quarter of 2026, representing a return after several years of limited activity due to regulatory uncertainty.
In parallel, Chili’s is planned To unlock fan codes Association with the national teams in the summer of 2026. Unlike the icons based on the club, the icons of the fans of the national team are designed around the big tournaments and international competitions.
With the World Cup just around the corner, Chili’s is targeting a wider, event-driven fan base beyond traditional club fans.
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Extend the end-to-end chain to open access to decentralized finance
Another big change coming in 2026 is Chile’s move to an all-chain model. Starting from the first trimester, it will be tied Fan codes In external blockchains using cross-chain infrastructure.
In simple terms, this allows fan tokens to go outside the Chili ecosystem and interact with other blockchains.
The shift aims to improve liquidity, enable cross-chain trading and arbitration, and allow fan tokens to be used in decentralized financial applications outside of their native network.
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New codes and product updates will be rolled out until 2026
In the second quarter of 2026, Chile plans to activate its new mechanism of accumulation of value. Original CHCode Z.
Under the new model, 10% of all Fan Token revenue generated in the ecosystem will be used for ongoing purchases from CHZ. The company says this links CHZ demand directly to fan activity.
The products are expected to be updated in mid-2026.
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Socios.com, the consumer platform behind Fan Tokens, will launch a new version with decentralized wallet integration.
Later in the year, Chile plans to introduce performance-based tokenization mechanisms. Match results have a direct impact on the supply of Fan Tokens, with wins resulting in burnt tokens and losses resulting in the release of new tokens.
After 2026, Chile’s path changes towards real-life tokenized assets in sports. Starting in 2027, the company plans to transform revenue sources, intellectual property and other sports assets that are traditionally illiquid.
The roadmap builds on recent developments in the Chilis ecosystem, including revenue-linked buyback obligations and an increasing focus on infrastructure rather than short-term price movement.
As the World Cup approaches, Chili’s is betting that fan tokens can evolve from engagement tools into a globally marketed sports activity class.
