{"id":2644,"date":"2026-07-15T19:01:35","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T19:01:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xrpfaucet.site\/?p=2644"},"modified":"2026-07-15T19:01:35","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T19:01:35","slug":"fifa-world-cup-just-changed-sports-betting-prediction-markets-are-going-mainstream","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xrpfaucet.site\/?p=2644","title":{"rendered":"FIFA World Cup Just Changed Sports Betting: Prediction Markets Are Going Mainstream"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup has turned prediction markets into mainstream sports-finance venues, helping Polymarket post record or near-record figures across trading volume, active users, and open interest since the tournament began on June 11. <\/p>\n

The surge underscores how sports prediction markets are increasingly competing with traditional sportsbooks for user attention and liquidity.<\/p>\n

FIFA World Cup Boosts Polymarket Trading Volume and Open Interest<\/h2>\n

The FIFA World Cup has significantly boosted activity on Polymarket, the crypto-based prediction market. <\/p>\n

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According to data<\/a> from Dune Analytics, Polymarket recorded more than $10.7 billion in trading volume during June, surpassing May by over $3.7 billion.<\/p>\n

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Source: Dune Analytics<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In June alone, Polymarket attracted more than 174.6K new users, 26.2% of its monthly 667.3K user base.<\/p>\n

The platform\u2019s open interest also climbed above $423 million<\/a> during the month, reflecting increased participation and capital committed to active markets.<\/p>\n

World Cup Winner Market Becomes One of Polymarket\u2019s Largest Events<\/h2>\n

Polymarket\u2019s dedicated World Cup Winner market has generated $4.25 billion<\/a> in cumulative trading volume as of July 15, according to Polymarket data, making it one of the largest single-event contracts in the platform\u2019s history.<\/p>\n

Current odds place Spain as favorite at 58%, followed by England at 23% and Argentina at 20%. Spain defeated France in Tuesday\u2019s semifinal, while England faced Argentina on July 15, with the winner advancing to the World Cup final on July 19.<\/p>\n

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Source: Polymarket<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Prediction Markets Gain Ground on Traditional Sports Betting Platforms<\/h2>\n

Polymarket wasn\u2019t alone in cashing in. Rival prediction platform Kalshi reported<\/a> more than $31 billion in June trading volume, roughly three times Polymarket\u2019s total. <\/p>\n

Combined prediction-market volume across major platforms reached $44.8 billion<\/a> in June, representing a 75% increase month-over-month.<\/p>\n

The surge has put prediction markets on a scale comparable to traditional sports betting operators. <\/p>\n

FanDuel and DraftKings each project more than $1 billion in tournament-long handle, and licensed US sportsbook operators combined are expected to handle between $2.82 billion and $4.3 billion across the full World Cup \u2014 a figure Polymarket\u2019s June volume alone already surpassed.<\/p>\n

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