AFA Adds Kalshi as World Cup 2026 Sponsor

Argentina.- June 15, 2026 www.zonadeazar.com The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has announced Kalshi as an Official Sponsor for the FIFA World Cup 2026, adding another international partner to the commercial structure of the reigning world champions.

Kalshi, recognized as the largest regulated prediction market in the United States, will support AFA throughout the tournament through marketing initiatives, joint activations and the use of official Argentina National Team assets.

As part of the agreement, Genius Sports, AFA’s Official Data & Streaming Partner, will provide official sports data to support the creation and settlement of sports prediction market contracts. The partnership aims to enhance transparency and integrity through the use of verified official data.

AFA President Claudio Tapia highlighted that Kalshi’s arrival reflects the confidence that global companies place in the AFA brand, while Chief Commercial & Marketing Officer Leandro Petersen stated that the agreement validates the association’s international growth strategy.

The partnership comes just days before Argentina begins its FIFA World Cup 2026 title defense campaign.

Source: AFA, Kalshi,

Edited by: @_fonta