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Portugal vs. Spain - First Team to Score
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Which team will score first: Portugal or Spain?

Volume:
$1,778,011

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Resolved Jul 6, 2026

Closed: Jul 6, 5:10 PM EST

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Outcome
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Chance %
Price
Spread
Liquidity
Volume
24h
7d
Open Interest
Ends in
Result
kalshi

Spain

View
100%
Yes 100¢No 0¢
100¢
N/A
$377,559
N/A
N/A
$267,561
Settled
Yes
polymarket

Spain

100%
Yes 100¢No 0¢
0.1¢
N/A
$82,901
N/A
N/A
N/A
Settled
Yes
kalshi

No Goal

0%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
100¢
N/A
$904,365
N/A
N/A
$644,852
Settled
No
kalshi

Portugal

0%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
100¢
N/A
$237,867
N/A
N/A
$193,474
Settled
No
polymarket

Portugal

0%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
—
N/A
$70,942
N/A
N/A
N/A
Settled
No
polymarket

Neither

0%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
—
N/A
$104,377
N/A
N/A
N/A
Settled
No
Total markets: 6

Intro

This market tracks which team will score the opening goal in the Portugal vs. Spain FIFA World Cup match. Aggregating data from Kalshi and Polymarket, the consensus probability that Spain records the first goal stands at 99.0%. Resolution will be determined by official FIFA records of the match scheduled for July 6, 2026. Watch for the kickoff on July 6, 2026, as the outcome will be settled based on which team scores first during the match window covered by the resolution criteria.

PredictionHero - Resolution Divergence Alerts (RDA)

Divergence Detected

Issue: Kalshi and Polymarket define the resolution window differently. Kalshi includes extra time and penalty shootouts in the scope of play, while Polymarket explicitly limits resolution to the first 90 minutes of regular play plus stoppage time, excluding extra time and shootouts entirely.Hero tip: Traders should recognize that these are functionally different markets. Polymarket settles after 90+stoppage; Kalshi remains open through extra time. If you expect a match to go to extra time, Polymarket offers earlier certainty. If you believe a goal will be scored in extra time, Kalshi's broader scope creates additional upside for the eventual scoring team.

Critical divergence points:

  • Kalshi: Resolves Yes if Portugal, Spain, or neither scores first at any point during regulation, stoppage time, AND extra time periods of the entire game. Scope is maximally inclusive of all play.
  • Polymarket: Resolves to Portugal, Spain, or Neither based strictly on first 90 minutes of regular play plus stoppage time only. Extra time and penalty shootouts are explicitly excluded from resolution scope.
Our PredictionHero Resolution Divergence Alerts (RDA) are there to help users identify potential differences across platforms. They do not replace or supersede the official rules and description of any prediction market. Users are solely responsible for reviewing and understanding the applicable rules and resolution criteria before placing any trade or bet. If you notice a potential inconsistency, discrepancy, or error in an alert, please report it to our team so we can review and improve the accuracy of our data.

Polymarket

In the upcoming match between Portugal and Spain, scheduled for July 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET: This market will resolve to "Portugal" if Portugal are the first to score within the first 90 minutes of regular play plus stoppage time. This market will resolve to "Spain" if Spain are the first to score within the first 90 minutes of regular play plus stoppage time. If neither team scores within the first 90 minutes of regular play plus stoppage time, this market will resolve "Neither". If the game is postponed, this market will remain open until the game has been completed. If the game is canceled entirely, with no make-up game, this market will resolve to "Neither". This market refers only to the outcome within the first 90 minutes of regular play plus stoppage time. Extra time and penalty shoot-outs are excluded. The primary resolution source for this market is the official statistics of the event as recognized by the governing body or event organizers. However, if the governing body or event organizers have not published final match statistics within 2 hours after the event's conclusion, a consensus of credible reporting may be used instead. All markets will settle based on the official final result as recognized by the governing body or event organizers. Revisions to officially declared final scores made after market resolution will not be accounted for in determining the outcome.

Kalshi

Resolution is determined by which team records the first goal during the entire Portugal vs Spain FIFA World Cup match on July 6, 2026, encompassing regulation time, stoppage time, and any extra time periods. If Portugal scores first, the Portugal outcome resolves Yes. If Spain scores first, the Spain outcome resolves Yes. If neither team scores throughout the entire match, the No Goal outcome resolves Yes. In the event that the first goal scored is an own goal, the market resolves based on the team to which the goal is officially awarded. Only one outcome will resolve to Yes; the others will resolve to No.

Frequently asked questions

Prediction markets operate on continuous trading rather than fixed odds, meaning prices shift with every transaction as new information emerges. Unlike traditional sportsbooks, which set and manage margins, this market lets traders themselves determine fair value through supply and demand. Prediction market odds often reflect sharper, more dynamic pricing because traders have direct financial incentive to correct mispriced outcomes. Comparing these odds to sportsbook lines can reveal where public perception diverges from professional assessment.

Polymarket and Kalshi can show different implied probabilities for the same outcome because of liquidity, fee structure, participant mix, and how each venue defines the contract. Each platform attracts different trader demographics, liquidity pools, and risk tolerances, which naturally produces price variation on identical events. Kalshi and Polymarket also operate under distinct regulatory frameworks and fee structures, influencing how aggressively traders arbitrage discrepancies. Geographic user distribution and platform-specific incentives can also drive wedges between the two. These gaps typically narrow as sophisticated traders exploit the spread, but they may persist if one venue has materially deeper liquidity or different user composition.

Team news—injuries to key forwards, goalkeeper availability, or tactical shifts—can significantly reprrice this market. Recent form, head-to-head patterns, and venue conditions (if relevant) also influence trader positioning. Late lineup announcements or weather updates closer to kickoff often trigger sharp moves. Additionally, betting syndicates and sharp money flowing into one side can signal confidence and shift consensus. Monitor pre-match commentary and official team confirmations for catalysts that reshape expectations about early scoring dynamics.