Pronóstico: World Cup: Highest-Ranking Nation Eliminated (Group Phase)

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Market context

The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage is already producing early exits, with Haiti, Turkey, and Tunisia confirmed as eliminated before advancing to the knockout rounds[2]. This market bets on whether the highest-ranked nation among those eliminated will be a surprise top-tier team, yet the crowd-implied probability sits at 0% YES, suggesting traders believe no high-ranked nation will fail to progress. Historically, top-ranked teams rarely exit in the group phase unless marred by severe underperformance or controversial tie-breakers; the 2026 tournament introduces a new head-to-head priority rule that could disadvantage strong teams in tight groups[3]. In past World Cups, nations like France or Germany only exited early due to extraordinary circumstances, making a 0% probability a rational reflection of historical precedent rather than mere optimism.

Traders should monitor the final group match schedules and any emerging injury reports for top-ranked contenders like the United States, Germany, or Brazil, whose group placements remain critical[7]. The new tie-breaker criteria, which prioritise head-to-head results over overall goal difference, could become a decisive catalyst if groups end with equal points[1]. Recent coverage confirms that Haiti, Turkey, and Tunisia were eliminated early partly due to this rule change, highlighting its impact on group dynamics[2]. Watch for official FIFA announcements on group standings and any delays in result confirmations, as the settlement window closes on 29 June 2026, and any postponement beyond 11 July 2026 would void the contract[5]. On Polymarket, this contract trades in USDC on Polygon using conditional tokens, meaning liquidity and price movements will directly reflect real-time sentiment on these catalysts.

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Methodology

This page is a comparison snapshot: one live quote (Polymarket), four reference venues with their key attributes, and a single execution path — every trade button routes to PolyGram, which mirrors the Polymarket order book directly.

Resolution & payout

Polymarket-based markets settle through the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon. A proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and unchallenged proposals finalise the resolution. Payouts settle automatically in USDC the moment the result is final — no bookmaker, no delay.

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FAQ

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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.

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How does resolution work?

Through the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon: a proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and USDC payouts settle automatically once the result is final.

What does it cost to trade on PolyGram?

Zero. PolyGram routes every order to the live Polymarket order book; the only cost is the Polygon network fee, typically under $0.01 per transaction.

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.