Brazil vs. Japan

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Market context

On Monday, 29 June 2026, Brazil and Japan will meet in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 at NRG Stadium in Houston, with the five-time champions facing a disciplined Japanese side. Polymarket prices Brazil to win this contract at 57% YES today, reflecting the on-chain conditional tokens settled in USDC on the Polygon network, where traders can buy or sell exposure to the outcome using standard wallet mechanics.

Historically, Brazil dominates this fixture with 11 wins in 14 recorded meetings, including a 1-0 victory in Osaka in June 2022, though Japan recently secured a 3-2 friendly win last year[1][5]. The current 57% probability aligns with Brazil’s 70% historical win rate but is tempered by Japan’s recent advancement to the Round of 32 after a dramatic 1-1 draw with Sweden, suggesting they are no longer a pushover[2][3].

Traders should monitor Carlo Ancelotti’s confirmed starting lineup for Brazil, as no injuries or suspensions have been reported yet, and watch Japan’s tactical adjustments following their group-stage performance[1][4]. Key catalysts include pre-match press conferences, any late squad changes, and the weather conditions in Houston, which could influence the pace of the game, with ESPN noting Japan’s ambition to beat Brazil as a critical tournament test[4].

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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

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

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??

Zero. Polymarket Scam? 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.

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.