Pronóstico: Egypt vs. IR Iran - Total Corners

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Market context

The FIFA World Cup match between Egypt and IR Iran, played on 26 June at Seattle Stadium, concluded in a 1–1 draw, with Egypt advancing to the round of 32 while Iran awaits confirmation of knockout qualification[1][2]. On Polymarket, the “Egypt vs. IR Iran – Total Corners” contract currently trades at 0% YES, implying the market believes Iran will fail to reach four corners in regulation plus extra time[6]. This pricing reflects the on-chain mechanics of conditional tokens settled in USDC on Polygon, where liquidity is thin and prices react sharply to live match stats rather than pre-game narratives.

Historically, matches between Egypt and Iran in recent five-game head-to-heads show Iran averaging just 0.8 opponent points per game and a low total points over percentage of 25%, suggesting a defensive, low-corner profile[8]. Comparable Group G fixtures involving Belgium and New Zealand also featured under 6.5 total corners, reinforcing the trend of tight, low-possession games in this tournament stage[9]. The 0% price aligns with these patterns, as Iran’s limited attacking output (six shots, three on target, xG 0.31) in the live match supports the view that corner accumulation will remain minimal[1].

Traders should monitor post-match official stats from FIFA’s match centre, which confirm whether extra time was played and how corners were recorded across regulation, stoppage, and any extra periods[6][7]. Any delay in stat publication or rescheduling beyond two weeks would trigger a fair-price resolution per market rules[6]. Recent pre-match analysis from Sports Illustrated noted the match’s low-corner expectation, with alternative markets pricing totals near two corners, further validating the current 0% pricing[3]. No new announcements are expected, as the game has already concluded, making live stat verification the sole catalyst for settlement.

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Methodology

We track Pronóstico: Egypt vs. IR Iran - Total Corners on the five venues with material liquidity for prediction markets. Live odds come from the Polymarket Polygon order book — the only source that ships real-time data under an open licence. For Kalshi, Betfair and Manifold we list platform attributes (fee, KYC, settlement, payment) instead of fabricated odds, because their APIs use non-comparable contract definitions.

Resolution & payout

Settlement runs on-chain. Polymarket's contract logic separates YES and NO shares as conditional tokens; at resolution the winning share lifts to $1.00 and the losing one to $0. The outcome input comes from the UMA Optimistic Oracle, which secures against bad resolution with a bond + dispute window.

Once finalised, the smart contract pays USDC to the holders' wallets within minutes — no withdrawal fees beyond Polygon network gas. Kalshi settles in USD via CFTC clearance, Betfair in account currency net of commission, Manifold in play-money mana with no cash-out.

FAQ

Where can I trade this market with the lowest fees?

On PolyGram, which mirrors the Polymarket order book at 0% fees. Kalshi charges up to 7% per trade; Betfair Exchange takes 2-5% commission on net winnings.

Is this market available outside the US?

PolyGram is available in most jurisdictions where Polymarket isn't directly accessible. Polymarket itself is geo-blocked in the US/UK/EU. Always check local regulations.

What's the difference between YES and NO shares?

A YES share pays $1.00 if the event happens, $0 otherwise. A NO share pays $1.00 if the event doesn't happen. The market price between 0¢ and 100¢ is the implied probability.

How fast are USDC deposits?

Polygon credits deposits after 12 confirmations — usually under 30 seconds. Withdrawals follow the same path and land back in your wallet within minutes.

How reliable are the quoted odds?

The YES/NO percentages are the live mid-prices of the Polymarket order book. On deep markets they move every few seconds; on thinner ones you'll see short plateaus.