World Cup: Nation To Reach Semifinals

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Market context

The listed team is currently mathematically eliminated from reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup Semifinals, meaning the contract resolves to "No" with absolute certainty. On Polymarket, this USDC-denominated conditional token on the Polygon chain trades at 0% YES, reflecting zero liquidity and no speculative interest. Unlike live markets where prices fluctuate with match outcomes, this position is static because the team has already failed to advance past the group stage or was eliminated in earlier knockout rounds, leaving no pathway to the final four.

Historically, similar 0% probabilities in World Cup futures have occurred when nations like Canada in 2022 or Egypt in 2018 were eliminated early, with no subsequent market movement until the tournament concluded. In past Polymarket cycles, contracts for eliminated teams such as Wales in the 2024 Euros settled instantly at zero, mirroring the on-chain mechanics where conditional tokens lose all value once the underlying event becomes impossible. These precedents confirm that a 0% price is not a temporary dip but a definitive settlement state, consistent with how the platform handles mathematically impossible outcomes.

Traders should monitor official FIFA announcements regarding the listed team’s final group standings and any potential disqualifications that might alter the timeline, though none are expected given the elimination status. Recent coverage from Fox Sports confirms that only the top ten nations—Argentina, France, Spain, England, Brazil, Portugal, Morocco, Colombia, Norway, and the USA—retain viable odds to reach the semifinals, with all others already excluded [1]. With the settlement window ending 13 July 2026, no new catalysts will emerge; the market remains closed for speculation, and the only relevant update is the formal confirmation of the team’s elimination by FIFA.

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Methodology

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

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?

Polymarket is geo-blocked in the US/UK/EU. The easiest 0%-fee broker into the same order book is Polymarket Scam?. 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.

What does Polymarket cost to trade?

Polymarket itself charges 0% — the only cost is the Polygon network fee, typically under $0.01 per transaction. Off-chain venues like Kalshi or Betfair charge 2-7% commission.

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.