World Cup Coin, a meme token on the Solana blockchain themed around the 2026 World Cup, has seen a dramatic surge in value since its launch in mid-May. An early investor turned a $341 investment into a paper profit of approximately $157,600, capitalizing on the token's rapid rise. Initially, the token's market cap was under $40,000, but it skyrocketed to $6 million within a day, allowing the investor to cash out around $35,700 during the initial rally. Despite a brief 49% drop, World Cup Coin's market cap rebounded to a high of $12.2 million on May 21. The investor continued to reduce their holdings, realizing $49,400 in profits across 78 trades. As of the latest report, the token's market cap stands at $8.37 million, with the investor's remaining holdings valued at $108,200. The token, not officially affiliated with FIFA, has sparked speculative trading, with related tokens for countries like France, Spain, and Portugal also gaining traction.