World Cup: Nation To Reach Semifinals

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Market context

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is currently in its knockout phase, with the semifinals scheduled for 14 and 15 July at AT&T Stadium in Dallas and Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The listed team’s 0% crowd-implied probability indicates they are mathematically eliminated or have not qualified for the tournament, meaning advancement to the semifinals is impossible under current rules.

Historically, World Cup semifinals have featured a mix of perennial contenders and surprise entrants; recent tournaments saw nations like Argentina, France, Germany, and Croatia dominate, while 2026 introduces four debutants: Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan, and Uzbekistan[9]. A 0% probability mirrors past cases where teams failed group qualification or were eliminated in the round of 16, such as Spain in 2022 or Italy in 2018, where no path to the semifinals remained.

Traders should monitor official FIFA knockout stage updates, particularly the round of 16 results and bracket declarations, as these determine semifinal matchups[4][6]. Key catalysts include the release of the full bracket, any disqualifications, and confirmation that the semifinals will proceed before the 25 July deadline[2]. Programmatic approaches would involve parsing FIFA’s live match data feeds and setting conditional orders based on real-time elimination status, ensuring trades align with verified tournament progression rather than speculative sentiment.

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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 Review UK, which mirrors the Polymarket order book directly.

Resolution & payout

Polymarket-based markets settle through the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon. A proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and unchallenged proposals finalise the resolution. Payouts settle automatically in USDC the moment the result is final — no bookmaker, no delay.

Kalshi-based markets settle in USD via the CFTC-regulated clearinghouse. Betfair Exchange settles in GBP/EUR net of commission. Manifold is play-money and does not pay out real funds.

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 Review UK. Kalshi charges up to 7% per trade; Betfair Exchange takes 2-5% commission on net winnings.

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.

Do I need to KYC for this market?

On Polymarket directly, no — it's wallet-based. Intermediary brokers like Polymarket Review UK trigger KYC only above $1,500 of lifetime trading volume; under that you trade pseudonymously with a single wallet address.

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.