Nations in Play is a Socios.com campaign for the 2026 global football tournament, running from June 11 to July 19, that lets fans support their nation by staking eligible National Team Fan Tokens™ to earn bonus Reward Points when their team wins.
The idea is simple: fans stake their National Team Fan Tokens™ before kick-off and earn bonus Reward Points when their team wins a match. Each week, the leaderboard tracks the total amount of Fan Tokens™ staked per nation, with the leading fanbase unlocking additional bonus Reward Points for eligible supporters.
This post covers the pre-tournament phase, before the first match kicks off on June 11. Read on to learn what National Team Fan Tokens™ are, and how Nations in Play works.
What is Nations in Play?
Nations in Play is a new Socios.com campaign that runs during the global international football tournament and turns supporting your favourite team into an interactive experience.
During the campaign, supporters can stake eligible National Team Fan Tokens™ to earn Reward Points, which are the loyalty points used on Socios.com.
If and when your chosen team wins a match, you can also earn a Match Win Bonus, which effectively doubles your rewards from staking that day.
Each week, fanbases also compete on a Staking Leaderboard which tracks the total number of tokens staked for each national team.
Simply, Nations in Play adds a gamified dynamic to the process of supporting your national team in the tournament, giving fans a way to benefit from supporting their country when their team wins.
The five eligible tokens are:
| National Team | Fan Token™ |
|---|---|
| Argentina | $ARG |
| Portugal | $POR |
| Belgium | $BELG |
| Scotland | $SFA |
| South Africa | $SAFA |
To take part, you just need to hold at least one of these tokens, and stake it on Socios.com before a match starts.
What is Staking on Socios.com?
With Nations in Play, staking becomes a symbol of loyalty. It is not a prediction, bet, wager or investment product. You don’t stake your tokens for money, you stake them for Reward Points, which are loyalty points that can be redeemed on Socios.com.
Taking part in Nations in Play does not require a separate entry fee, and users keep control of their tokens at all times.
How Does the Match Win Bonus Work?
The Match Win Bonus rewards fans when their team wins during the tournament.
To be eligible for the Match Win Bonus, simply stake at least one Fan Token™ for an eligible national team prior to a match’s kick-off. If that team wins, you earn a bonus equal to 100% of the Reward Points already earned from staking on that day.
In the simplest terms, if your national team wins on matchday, the Reward Points earned from staking on that day are effectively doubled.
The key detail here is timing. To be eligible for the Match Win Bonus, your tokens must be staked before the match kicks off.
How Does the Weekly Staking Leaderboard Work?
The Staking Leaderboard tracks a weekly competition between national team fanbases.
Each week, the national team with the highest amount of Fan Tokens™ staked will be eligible for a bonus payout.
A leaderboard snapshot will be taken every Sunday at 23:59 CEST and bonus rewards equal to 100% of the Reward Points earned from staking that week will be delivered to token holders the following day.
Snapshot: Every Sunday at 23:59 CEST
Payout: Every Monday
Winners: Fans staking the national team Fan Token™ with the highest total amount staked at the weekly snapshot
Eligibility: Users must have tokens staked on the blockchain at the time of the snapshot
Bonus: 100% of the Reward Points earned from staking that week.
It’s important to note that the longer your tokens are staked during the week, the more Reward Points they generate. This amount could potentially be doubled if your team tops the leaderboard.
How Do I Take Part Before Kick-off?
To prepare for the launch of Nations in Play, simply stock up on the specific National Team Fan Token™ for the country you support, and be ready to stake.
Make sure you have at least one full token, and not a fractional amount, of the token of the team you want to support.
Ensure you stake your tokens on Socios.com prior to kick-off. This could mean on the day of the match, or a week before the match. But ultimately, to be eligible for the Match Win Bonus, your tokens must be staked before the match begins.
To potentially double your weekly Reward Points on the Staking Leaderboard, make sure your tokens are staked in time for the snapshot every Sunday at 23:59 CEST.
The earlier you stake your tokens, the more Reward Points they generate prior to the weekly snapshot. All Reward Points are delivered immediately every Monday.
Visit Socios.com right now to participate, and start your Nations in Play journey.
FAQ
What is Nations in Play?
Nations in Play is a Socios.com campaign running from June 11 to July 19 that allows fans to stake their National Team Fan Tokens™ in return for Reward Points, as well as extra bonuses for teams that win, and additional rewards for the fanbase that tops the Weekly Leaderboard each week.
Which National Team Tokens Can I Stake?
The eligible tokens are: Argentina ($ARG), Portugal ($POR), Belgium ($BELG), Scotland ($SFA), and South Africa ($SAFA).
How do I Earn the Match Win Bonus?
Stake at least one Fan Token™ on Socios.com before an eligible match kicks off, and if your team wins you’ll receive a 100% bonus on top of your staking rewards for that day.
When is the Weekly Leaderboard Snapshot?
The Weekly Leaderboard snapshot takes place every Sunday at 23:59 CEST, and all rewards for the winners are paid out the next day.
How Long Do I Need to Stake My Fan Tokens™?
The amount of time you leave your tokens staked is completely up to you. The longer your tokens are staked, the more Reward Points they generate.
If you want to benefit from the Match Win Bonus, your tokens must be staked before the match in question kicks off. To be eligible for the weekly Staking Leaderboard bonus, your Fan Token™ must be staked at the Sunday 23:59 CEST snapshot.
Is Staking Free? Do I Keep My Tokens?
Yes, staking is completely free, and you retain ownership of your tokens at all times. You can stake and unstake your tokens as you see fit.
Stake Your Nation Before Kick-off
The tournament begins on June 11, 2026. To be eligible from the first match, make sure you hold and stake your chosen National Team Fan Token™ before kick-off.
Stake your National Team Fan Token™ now and start earning Reward Points with Nations in Play.
