FROM THE PITCH TO THE CHAIN: Clutch Markets Is Turning This Year’s World Cup Into An Onchain Trading Card Game With Potentially Millions Of $K9 Up For Grabs!

Clutch Markets is turning this year’s World Cup into an onchain trading card experience, with potentially millions of the project’s $K9 token up for grabs!

Before the 2026 World Cup kicks off next month, Clutch Markets is inviting Pixel Pups holders, along with members from 20 other NFT collections, to purchase packs of its new Pup Cup trading cards on May 14th, giving everyone a chance to show off their soccer knowledge, trading instincts, and maybe score a ton of coin along the way!

 

“People already pick countries, argue about players, chase narratives, and live through every match like it matters,” Clutch Market’s 0xSimpleFarmer wrote. “This game is the perfect companion and entry to crypto for new users. The Pup Cup brings that behavior onchain and connects it directly to Pixel Pups and $K9 This is the type of product we believe NFT communities need more of….Something that gives people a reason to trade, collect, speculate, and actually pay attention together.”

 

 

Each pack will cost 150,000 $K9 for Pixel Pups holders and 250,000 $K9 for everyone else. Every pack will contain four random NFT cards featuring doggos inspired by countries from around the world.

Each card is its own NFT. Each card is tied to a World Cup country, position, and kit type,” SimpleFarmer explained. “These cards are meant to be collected, traded, staked, and used throughout the tournament. The World Cup becomes the game board and your Pup Cup cards become your position on the field.”

As matches play out and fans get a clearer picture of which countries are contenders and which are pretenders, the value of certain country cards could rise and fall as participants position themselves for a shot at the Pup Cup prize pool.

“This is what makes the product different from a normal mint. The cards are collectibles, but they also become live tournament positions, SimpleFarmer wrote. “50% of all mint proceeds go into a pot for holders of the country that wins the World Cup. If you believe a country can win, the play is simple. Get exposure to that country.”

for more information or to find out if your favorite NFT collections are eligible for next week's mint, check out Clutch Market's post below:

The Gazette will continue to follow Clutch Markets’ Pup Cup and will let you know when and how you can ape in next week. Stay tuned for updates!