France vs. Spain - Second Half Result

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Market context

France and Spain meet in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final on 14 July, with kick-off at 3:00 PM ET, and the market for the second-half result currently prices a France win at 0% implied probability on Polymarket. That zero reflects a consensus that the match will either be a draw in the second half or see Spain edge it, consistent with historical World Cup semi-finals where second-half scoring is often muted after intense first-half pressure. In recent editions, 60% of semi-final second halves ended as draws or featured the away side scoring more, particularly when top-tier defences like France’s and Spain’s neutralise transitions early [8][11].

Traders should monitor the first-half scoreline and any late substitutions, as these are the primary catalysts for second-half goal differentials. France’s extra rest day and set-piece strength may favour them in extra time, but regulation second halves in elite matches often see reduced volatility unless a team concedes early [11][8]. Watch for pre-match team news from official FIFA channels and live odds shifts on major sportsbooks like DK Sports, where France is priced at -155 for the full match, suggesting a tight contest where second-half goals may be scarce [1].

On Polymarket, this contract settles in USDC on Polygon using conditional tokens, meaning liquidity and slippage will dictate entry efficiency as the 19:00 UTC settlement window approaches. The 0% price implies the crowd expects no France second-half advantage, a stance that aligns with models predicting a 1-1 regulation draw and Spain advancing after extra time [10][11].

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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.

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How reliable are the quoted odds?

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