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: Jun 26, 9:00 PM EST
Kalshi
This event group covers prediction markets on which team scores first in the Uruguay vs. Spain FIFA World Cup match scheduled for June 26, 2026. Kalshi's market resolves to Yes for any outcome (Spain first, Uruguay first, or neither), while Polymarket offers three distinct outcomes (Uruguay, Spain, or Neither) based on goals within 90 minutes plus stoppage time only.
In the upcoming match between Uruguay and Spain, scheduled for June 26, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET: This market will resolve to "Uruguay" if Uruguay 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.
Resolution is based on which team records the first goal during the entire Uruguay vs Spain professional FIFA World Cup soccer match originally scheduled for June 26, 2026, including regulation, stoppage time, and any extra time periods. If an own goal is scored first, the market resolves based on the team awarded the goal. The market also includes an outcome for no goal being scored during the entire match.
Prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi derive odds from continuous trader activity rather than fixed sportsbook lines. Because traders update positions in real time based on team news, injury reports, and betting flow, prediction market prices often move faster than traditional sportsbooks. However, sportsbooks typically offer tighter margins and higher liquidity on major events. Comparing this market's odds to a major sportsbook's first-goal line can reveal whether traders are pricing in information the books have yet to reflect, or vice versa.
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 distinct trader demographics, regulatory frameworks, and liquidity pools. Polymarket may emphasize regulatory clarity and attract institutional flow, while Kalshi draws a broader retail base. Differences in order-book depth, fee structures, and user interface design also influence how quickly prices adjust to new information. Arbitrage opportunities between the two platforms can persist if transaction costs or withdrawal delays make cross-platform trading impractical, allowing temporary price gaps to exist.
Key injury announcements—particularly to starting strikers or defensive anchors—typically shift odds sharply. Team news regarding lineup changes, tactical adjustments, or recent form swings can also trigger repricing. Weather conditions at kickoff, referee assignments, and head-to-head historical patterns influence trader sentiment. As match day approaches, late-breaking roster updates and pre-game commentary from analysts often accelerate volatility. Live betting flow during the opening minutes can create rapid swings if early possession or shot attempts favor one side unexpectedly.