World Cup 2026 Betting: Polymarket Hits Record $4B

The volume of bets on the outcome of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the Polymarket platform has exceeded $4 billion, setting an all-time record for the exchange's sports markets. The excitement surrounding the tournament has triggered a sharp rise in the entire prediction market sector, with the total turnover of the platform, along with its competitor Kalshi, reaching $4.1 billion.

According to Bernstein analysts, in just 24 hours after the opening game, the total turnover on both platforms soared from $2.2 billion to $4.8 billion, surpassing Super Bowl achievements in less than two days. These impressive financial metrics have led to Kalshi's valuation growing to $22 billion, and the platform's management is already discussing plans for an IPO.

User interest in the competitions remains colossal: during key matches, daily trading volume consistently exceeds $100 million, with individual players risking sums of up to $3 million on a single outcome. The suspense will last until July 19th — on this day, after the final match, final settlements will be made for all winner contracts.