Pronóstico: World Cup: Team to advance to Knockout Stages

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Market context

The listed nation currently holds an 88% chance of advancing to the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a probability that reflects near-certainty but not absolute guarantee. Historically, teams with similar pre-tournament odds have occasionally faltered due to unexpected draw difficulties or group-stage upsets, such as when favoured nations like Portugal or Italy failed to progress in recent tournaments despite strong qualifying forms. In the 2026 edition, with 48 teams and 12 groups, the top two in each group plus eight best third-placed teams advance, creating a slightly more forgiving path than previous 32-team formats, yet still demanding consistent performance across three matches.

Traders should monitor upcoming group-stage fixtures, injury reports for key players, and any tactical shifts announced by national coaches, as these factors directly influence advancement likelihood. A recent ESPN report confirms that the United States have already qualified after victories over Paraguay and Australia, while Haiti, Türkiye, and Tunisia are eliminated, illustrating how early results can lock in probabilities before the final group match [1]. On Polymarket, this contract is priced in USDC on the Polygon network using conditional tokens, meaning liquidity and price movements will react instantly to on-chain news feeds and official FIFA updates. Watch for any announcements regarding squad changes or weather-related delays, as these could trigger sharp re-pricing in the market before the settlement window closes on 28 June 2026.

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Methodology

Methodologically we separate two layers: the live probability (Polymarket mid-price) and the platform attributes (fee, KYC, settlement currency, payment rails). The odds column is filled only where we have clean data — that avoids the made-up numbers that get a network demoted when search engines cross-check against the source venue.

Resolution & payout

At resolution the UMA oracle takes over: a proposer posts the outcome with a bond, any token holder can dispute within two hours. Without dispute the result is accepted and the smart contract distributes USDC instantly.

On Kalshi (CFTC-regulated) resolution runs through their in-house clearing engine in USD. Betfair Exchange settles after match end in the account's local currency. Manifold pays no cash — only its in-platform "mana" currency.

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.

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 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.