ChainCatcher report: As the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins, the cumulative trading volume on Polymarket’s World Cup champion prediction market has surpassed $1.8 billion, with over $66 million traded in the past 24 hours and liquidity reaching $352.7 million. France leads with an implied probability of 16.2%, narrowly ahead of Spain’s 16.0%; together, the two teams account for approximately 32% and are scheduled to face each other directly in the group stage, making their matchup a pivotal pricing moment for the entire tournament market. Trading volume for France to win reached $40.9 million, and for Spain, $33.6 million—both the highest among single-nation markets. The market for host nation the United States saw $50.9 million in trading volume, yet its implied probability of winning is only around 3%, reflecting high retail participation. Additionally, the combined trading volume for the 12 group winner markets totals approximately $3.4 million. Trading volume reached $342 million over the past week and $881 million over the past month, indicating a clear acceleration in activity as the tournament approaches.
Polymarket's 2026 FIFA World Cup Prediction Market Volume Exceeds $1.8 Billion
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Polymarket’s 2026 FIFA World Cup prediction market has surpassed $1.8 billion in trading volume as the tournament begins. In the last 24 hours, transaction volume reached $66 million, with a liquidity pool of $352.7 million. France leads Spain in implied championship odds at 16.2% to 16.0%, accounting for 32% of the market combined. France’s trading volume hit $40.9 million, while Spain’s was $33.6 million. The host nation, the U.S., attracted $50.9 million in trading volume despite a 3% implied win probability. Group champion markets generated $3.4 million in transaction volume. Over the past week, trading volume totaled $342 million, and $881 million over the last 30 days.
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