Tunisia vs. Japan - Exact Score

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Market context

Polymarket has **Tunisia vs. Japan - Exact Score** priced at **2% yes**, implying the market is assigning only a slim chance that the match lands on one specific listed scoreline once 90 minutes plus stoppage time are complete. On Polymarket, positions are backed by USDC on Polygon and settle through conditional tokens, so the relevant question is not who is likeliest to win, but whether the final regulation-time score matches the contract’s exact outcome set.

That 2% sits in a context where Japan have generally had the better of the head-to-head. Across four recorded meetings, Japan have won three, including a 2-0 friendly in October 2023, while Tunisia’s one win came in June 2022. In the live pre-match pricing, Japan were also favoured on the moneyline, which fits a market expecting some combination of a Japan result, a draw, or a scoreline outside the narrow exact-score bucket rather than a clean hit on one named outcome. The match is also part of a notable World Cup milestone, with Reuters reporting it as FIFA’s 1,000th men’s World Cup match. [1][2][5]

For traders, the key catalysts are late team news, any change to kick-off timing, and whether either side alters selection after the opening group fixtures. Reuters reported Japan drew 2-2 with the Netherlands in their opener, while Tunisia lost 5-1 to Sweden, so form and goal difference pressure may shape approach more than headline reputation. FIFA’s match centre lists the fixture for 21 June 2026 and the market only settles on the score after regulation and stoppage time, so extra time or penalties are irrelevant unless the match is delayed, postponed, or otherwise rescheduled. [4][5]

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Methodology

We track Tunisia vs. Japan - Exact Score 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 Polymarket Scam?, 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.

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'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.

Do I need to KYC for this market?

Not under $1,500 of lifetime trading volume. Above that threshold, Polymarket Scam? triggers a quick verification flow that finishes in minutes.