South Africa vs. Korea Republic - Total Corners

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Market context

The FIFA World Cup Group A finale between South Africa and Korea Republic, scheduled for 9:00 PM ET on June 24, has already concluded with a 0-0 draw, yet the prediction market for total corners remains locked at a 100% YES probability for the "Over 13" outcome. On Polymarket, this contract trades as a binary conditional token on the Polygon network, settled in USDC, where the price reflects the on-chain resolution logic rather than the abstract uncertainty of the match. The market will resolve to "Even" if the total corner count is an even number, but the current pricing implies the system has already determined the threshold of 13 or more corners was met, despite the live score showing zero goals.

Historical data from comparable World Cup fixtures frames this certainty, particularly the recent match between South Korea and Czechia which generated nine total corners (4 for Korea, 5 for Czechia) in a single game[3]. South Africa’s previous World Cup encounters often see low corner counts due to their tendency to miss knockout stages, yet the 2026 tournament has been marred by extreme disciplinary action, including a match with three red-card dismissals that left South Africa with only nine players[6]. Such high-intensity, disrupted play typically forces teams to attack more aggressively from wide positions, inflating corner statistics significantly beyond the norm seen in South Africa’s 1998 or 2002 campaigns[4].

Traders should monitor the official FIFA match report for the final corner count, as the market resolves based on corners taken rather than awarded, a critical dependency for USDC settlement[1]. The primary catalyst is the confirmation of the final statistic, which must exceed 13 to trigger the "Over" resolution, a threshold that appears statistically improbable given the 0-0 scoreline but is mandated by the current 100% price[2]. Recent live updates confirm Son Heung-min was benched for this finale, which may have altered Korea’s attacking rhythm, yet the on-chain price suggests the conditional token logic has already validated the high corner count regardless of the goalless outcome[5].

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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 Polymarket Scam?, which mirrors the Polymarket order book directly.

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.

Is this market available outside the US?

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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 Polymarket Scam??

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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.