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Dogecoin rises to $0.08645, up 1.53% in 24 hours, after its X account posts Shiba Inu jerseys for the FIFA World Cup opening, highlighting global fan
Dogecoin (DOGE) traded at $0.08645 on Thursday, a 1.53% gain in the prior 24 hours, after the token’s official X account posted Shiba Inu dogs wearing national team jerseys to mark the FIFA World Cup kickoff【1】. The playful post aims to rally the cryptocurrency’s worldwide community and gauge national support through flag‑sharing replies.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Price | $0.08645 |
| 24‑hour change | +1.53% |
| Catalyst | World Cup kickoff social media campaign |
| Tournament window | June 11 – July 19, 2026 |
The X post featured three Shiba Inu dogs in U.S., Japan and England jerseys on a soccer field, with a call to “Drop ur flag so we know which country got the most shibes.” Fans quickly responded, posting flags from Brazil, Mexico, Canada and other nations, underscoring Dogecoin’s broad, international fanbase【1】. One user even generated AI‑crafted images of Shiba Inu dogs in Mexico and South Africa kits to echo the opening match, which saw Mexico beat South Africa 2‑0 at Estadio Azteca【1】.
The World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19 across 16 North‑American cities, with the U.S. slated to host three group‑stage games in Los Angeles and Seattle【1】. While the tournament itself is a major global event, Dogecoin’s price move is modest compared with typical World Cup‑related spikes in broader markets; the 1.53% rise sits below the average daily volatility of major cryptocurrencies in the same period. No on‑chain data (supply, large‑wallet flows) were cited, suggesting the price bump is primarily sentiment‑driven rather than rooted in fundamental tokenomics.
The World Cup‑themed campaign highlights Dogecoin’s reliance on community engagement to spark price action, raising the question of whether future sporting events will generate comparable moves or if the token’s momentum will revert to baseline levels.
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AI-assisted synthesis by the TrendWatcher Editorial Desk · sourced from 5 outlets · Jun 18, 2026 · How we report
According to The Tribune, Shiba Inu became notable because early investors who entered at very low prices saw large gains as the meme narrative attracted attention.
Forbes states that Baby Shiba Inu directs donations from token sales and merchandise profits to the Shiba Rescue America Organization.
Newspoint on MSN reports that Dogecoin used Shiba Inu‑branded jerseys in a FIFA World Cup kickoff promotion.
The Tribune notes that the article is a paid advertisement and includes a disclaimer that the accuracy of the claims has not been independently verified.