On June 14, 2024, a football fan in Jakarta downloaded the Footballcraft app, followed five Twitter accounts, joined two Discord servers, and entered a code from CoinMarketCap’s Diamond Store. Two weeks later, they opened their Footballcraft account to find a rare European Cup NFT waiting inside - one of only 10,000 ever made. They didn’t buy it. They didn’t pay a cent. They just followed the rules.
This wasn’t luck. It was the TopGoal x CoinMarketCap Football Festival Campaign, a Web3 sports airdrop that turned casual fans into active participants in a digital football world. And it wasn’t just a one-off. TopGoal has run multiple campaigns like this, each designed to pull millions of real-world football fans into blockchain-based gaming - without asking them to understand smart contracts or crypto wallets first.
What Is the TopGoal x CoinMarketCap Football Festival Campaign?
The campaign was a joint effort between TopGoal, an AI-powered Web3 sports platform, and CoinMarketCap, the world’s most trusted crypto data site. It ran from June 14 to July 1, 2024, timed to coincide with the European Cup. The goal? To get people to play Footballcraft - a 12x speed, AI-driven football simulation game - and reward them with exclusive NFTs.
It wasn’t just another token giveaway. This was a full ecosystem engagement: CoinMarketCap handled the entry system, TopGoal delivered the game, and fans got real digital collectibles tied to real football moments. The campaign attracted nearly 200,000 participants for just 10,000 NFTs. That’s a 19-to-1 chance of winning - and people still showed up.
How the Airdrop Worked: The Exact Steps
If you missed it, here’s exactly what you had to do - because future campaigns will likely follow the same pattern.
- Go to CoinMarketCap.com and search for TOPGOAL.
- Add TOPGOAL to your watchlist.
- Follow both @TopGoal and @Footballcraft on Twitter.
- Retweet the official airdrop post and tag three friends.
- Join the official TOPGOAL Telegram group.
- Join the Footballcraft Discord server.
- Download the Footballcraft app from the App Store, Google Play, or visit footballcraft.io.
- Sign up for a free account in the app.
- Go back to CoinMarketCap’s Diamond Store and get your unique participation code.
- Enter that code into the Footballcraft app under "Partner Code".
- Submit your BEP-20 wallet address on the CoinMarketCap campaign page.
- Register a TopGoal account with your email.
That’s 12 steps. It sounds like a lot - and it was. But each step served a purpose: building awareness, growing communities, and verifying real human participation. No bots. No fake accounts. You had to prove you were actually interested in the game.
What Did You Win? The NFTs and Rewards
Winners didn’t get cash. They got Footballcraft mystery boxes - digital containers that opened to reveal one of 10,000 special edition NFTs tied to the European Cup. These weren’t just pictures. Each NFT was a collectible player card, stadium pass, or tournament token tied to real teams and matches from the event.
Some NFTs were rare. Some were common. But all had utility inside Footballcraft. You could use them to unlock special team skins, boost player stats, or enter exclusive tournaments. The mystery box system kept it exciting - you didn’t know what you’d get until you opened it.
TopGoal ran other campaigns too. One offered 3,000 NFTs worth $30,000 total - meaning some NFTs were worth $10 each. Another gave away 10,000 standard NFTs to 10,000 winners. The Football Festival campaign was the biggest, with the most participants and the most hype.
Why CoinMarketCap Was the Key
CoinMarketCap didn’t just list the token. It became the gatekeeper.
By requiring users to add TOPGOAL to their watchlist and get a code from its Diamond Store, CoinMarketCap turned its own platform into a participation hub. Winners were selected from verified users who completed every step - not random wallets. That gave the campaign legitimacy. People trusted it because CoinMarketCap was behind it.
This was a shift for CoinMarketCap. It’s no longer just a price tracker. It’s now a gateway to Web3 games, NFTs, and token launches. The Diamond Store isn’t just for buying crypto - it’s for unlocking digital experiences.
What Is Footballcraft? The Game Behind the Airdrop
The NFTs meant nothing without the game. Footballcraft is a real-time, AI-powered football simulator where you manage a team, make tactical decisions, and compete against others - all at 12x speed. It’s like Fantasy Premier League meets FIFA, but built on blockchain.
Every action you take - passing, shooting, substituting - affects your team’s performance and your NFT’s value. The AI engine learns from real-world football data, so your team’s tactics adapt like a real coach would. You don’t just watch the game. You play it.
The game is free to download on iOS, Android, and web. You don’t need crypto to start. But if you want to earn NFTs, trade them, or enter tournaments, you’ll need a BEP-20 wallet. And that’s where $GOAL comes in.
The $GOAL Token: The Engine of the Ecosystem
$GOAL is the native token of TopGoal’s ecosystem. As of January 2026, it trades at around $0.002151 with a daily volume of under $17,000 - small by crypto standards, but growing steadily.
Unlike many projects that dump tokens on the market, TopGoal uses a slow unlock schedule. Only 2.1% of the total supply unlocks each month until February 2025. That means fewer tokens flooding the market, which helps keep value stable.
Right now, $GOAL is used for in-game purchases, entering tournaments, and upgrading NFTs. But TopGoal plans to expand its use - from paying for coaching AI upgrades to buying virtual stadium seats. The goal isn’t to make $GOAL a trading coin. It’s to make it the currency of a new kind of sports world.
Why This Matters: Web3 Is Changing Sports
Traditional sports games like FIFA or Madden are closed systems. You buy them, you play them, you own nothing. If the company shuts down, your progress vanishes.
TopGoal flips that. You own your NFTs. You can trade them. You can sell them. You can use them across future games in the TopGoal ecosystem - basketball, baseball, even esports. And because it’s on-chain, your ownership is permanent, even if the company disappears.
This isn’t just about games. It’s about giving fans real economic power. A kid in Lagos can win an NFT, sell it for $5, and use that money to buy data for his phone. A fan in Mexico can trade a rare player card for a real-world jersey. This is the future - where fandom has financial value.
What’s Next for TopGoal?
TopGoal has already promised more campaigns. Next up? A World Cup-themed airdrop in late 2026, with $3 million in rewards planned. They’re also expanding into basketball and baseball with similar AI-powered games.
Their partnerships are growing too. Binance, OKX Web3, Chiliz Chain, and BNB Chain are all backing them. That means more exposure, more users, and more chances to win.
If you missed the Football Festival campaign, don’t worry. The model is proven. The infrastructure is built. The next one is coming.
How to Stay Ready for the Next Airdrop
Here’s what to do now to be ready:
- Download Footballcraft now - even if you don’t plan to play. Just create an account.
- Follow @TopGoal on Twitter and join their Telegram group.
- Add $GOAL to your CoinMarketCap watchlist.
- Set up a BEP-20 wallet (like MetaMask or Trust Wallet) and fund it with a small amount of BNB for gas fees.
- Keep an eye on CoinMarketCap’s Diamond Store - new codes appear right before campaigns launch.
You don’t need to be a crypto expert. You just need to be ready when the next campaign drops.
Can I still join the Football Festival Airdrop?
No, the campaign ended on July 1, 2024. Winners were already selected and received their NFTs directly in their Footballcraft accounts. But TopGoal runs new campaigns regularly, especially around major tournaments like the World Cup. Stay tuned through their official channels.
Do I need to pay money to participate in a TopGoal airdrop?
No. All official TopGoal airdrops are free to enter. If someone asks you to send crypto, buy NFTs, or pay a fee to join, it’s a scam. The only thing you’ll need is a BEP-20 wallet - which is free to create - and time to complete the social media steps.
What’s the difference between the Footballcraft NFTs and the $GOAL token?
Footballcraft NFTs are digital collectibles - like player cards or event passes - that give you in-game benefits. The $GOAL token is the currency used to buy items, enter tournaments, and upgrade your team. You can earn NFTs for free through airdrops, but you’ll need $GOAL to use them fully in the game.
Can I trade my Footballcraft NFTs for real money?
Yes. Once you receive an NFT, you can list it on secondary marketplaces that support BEP-20 tokens, like OpenSea or Magic Eden. Some winners have sold their European Cup NFTs for $5 to $50, depending on rarity. But remember: the value is set by the market - not TopGoal.
Is Footballcraft available on desktop?
Yes. You can play Footballcraft on web browsers at footballcraft.io. The game works on Windows, Mac, and Linux. You’ll still need to link your BEP-20 wallet to access NFTs and tournaments, but the core gameplay runs directly in your browser.
Why does TopGoal use BEP-20 wallets instead of other blockchains?
TopGoal uses BNB Chain (BEP-20) because it’s fast, cheap, and widely supported by crypto wallets. Transaction fees are under $0.10, even during high traffic. This keeps the game accessible to users in emerging markets where high gas fees would be a barrier. It also integrates smoothly with partners like Binance and OKX.
Are these airdrops safe? Can I get scammed?
Official TopGoal airdrops are safe if you follow the exact steps listed on their verified Twitter, Telegram, or CoinMarketCap pages. Never click links from strangers. Never give your private key. Never send crypto to claim a reward. If it sounds too good to be true - like "double your NFTs for $10" - it’s a scam.
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Just downloaded Footballcraft on my phone and made an account. No crypto yet but I’m ready when the next airdrop drops. This is how you onboard normal people to Web3 - no jargon, no pressure, just fun. 🙌
I’ve been watching TopGoal for months. The real win here isn’t the NFTs - it’s that they’re building a sports ecosystem that doesn’t lock you in. Imagine if EA did this with Madden instead of charging $70 every year.