With the FIFA World Cup just eleven weeks away, people are getting really excited. Not just football fans, but also those trying to guess who will win. Polymarket’s contract on the 2026 winner has attracted bets on the outcomes to the tune of more than $368 million. This makes the 2026 World Cup one of the biggest sports prediction markets ever.
As of March 25, Spain is the top favourite to win the trophy. It tops the leaderboard at 15.4 cents, followed by England (12.8 cents), France (10.7 cents), defending champion Argentina (10.3 cents) and Brazil (9 cents).
Some people are also backing teams like Norway because of great players like Erling Haaland.
The tournament to be played with 48 teams will be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico starting on June 11. The final will be played at MetLife Stadium in New York on July 19.
Spain’s strong position comes after their Euro 2024 win. Spain’s team has young players like Lamine Yamal, who are doing great.
Once dismissed as a niche for crypto enthusiasts, Polymarket is now attracting mainstream attention. A key boost came from its partnership with Dow Jones, which began feeding real-time Polymarket data into The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, MarketWatch, and Investor’s Business Daily.
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