TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.1b
24H VOL:
$113,466,932
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,423,222,590
402,751
Markets across
30,217
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,632
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Jul 5, 3:00 PM EST
Kalshi
This event group covers the outcome of a FIBA World Cup Qualifiers basketball game between South Sudan and Cameroon scheduled for July 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT. Markets on Polymarket and Kalshi are tracking the same match but with materially different resolution criteria.
In the upcoming FIBA WCQ Africa game, scheduled for July 5 at 1:00PM ET: If the South Sudan win, the market will resolve to "South Sudan". If the Cameroon win, the market will resolve to "Cameroon". 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 50-50. The result will be determined based on the final score including any overtime periods.
Resolution is determined by the winner of the Cameroon vs South Sudan professional FIBA World Cup Qualifiers basketball game scheduled for July 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT. If the game is postponed or delayed, the market remains open and closes after the rescheduled game concludes within two weeks. Should the game be cancelled and not played, or rescheduled beyond two weeks, the market resolves to a fair price for each team in accordance with established rules.
Prediction markets and traditional sportsbooks price outcomes using different mechanisms. Sportsbooks set odds to balance liability and extract a margin, while prediction markets rely on continuous trader participation to establish prices. Prediction market odds often reflect longer-term, aggregated conviction from a diverse participant base, whereas sportsbooks adjust quickly to sharp action and manage risk tightly. This market may show materially different implied probabilities than your favorite sportsbook, especially if one platform attracts more informed traders or if the event carries lower mainstream attention.
Polymarket and Kalshi operate under distinct rule sets, fee structures, and user demographics, all of which influence pricing. 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. Liquidity depth, settlement timelines, and regulatory frameworks also vary between platforms, meaning traders may demand different risk premiums on each venue. Additionally, arbitrage friction—withdrawal delays, slippage on large trades, or platform-specific restrictions—can prevent prices from converging instantly. Monitoring both venues helps you identify mispricings and understand which platform's crowd is more bullish or bearish on the outcome.
Key injuries, lineup announcements, and recent team form will likely drive significant price swings leading up to kickoff. International match dynamics—such as qualification stakes, head-to-head history, or home-field advantage—can shift trader conviction sharply. Weather conditions, referee assignments, and late-breaking roster changes often trigger volatility in the final hours. Additionally, sharp money flowing into one side or sudden volume spikes on either platform may signal informed positioning, prompting broader market repricing. Monitor team social media, official federation announcements, and platform volume trends for early signals.