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World Cup: Lionel Messi Goals
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kalshi

How many goals will Lionel Messi score at the 2026 World Cup?

Volume:
$2,811,694

8+

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Resolved Jul 20, 2026

Closed: Aug 2, 11:59 PM EST

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polymarket

8+

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100%
Yes 100¢No 0¢
0.1¢
N/A
$24,843
N/A
N/A
N/A
Settled
Yes
polymarket

4+

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100%
Yes 100¢No 0¢
0.1¢
N/A
$19,953
N/A
N/A
N/A
Settled
Yes
polymarket

6+

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100%
Yes 100¢No 0¢
0.1¢
N/A
$11,160
N/A
N/A
N/A
Settled
Yes
polymarket

3+

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100%
Yes 100¢No 0¢
0.1¢
N/A
$10,071
N/A
N/A
N/A
Settled
Yes
kalshi

6+ goals

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100%
Yes 100¢No 0¢
100¢
N/A
$2,995
N/A
N/A
$2,225
Settled
Yes
polymarket

5+

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100%
Yes 100¢No 0¢
0.1¢
N/A
$2,875
N/A
N/A
N/A
Settled
Yes
kalshi

8+ goals

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100%
Yes 100¢No 0¢
100¢
N/A
$2,702
N/A
N/A
$2,232
Settled
Yes
polymarket

1+

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100%
Yes 100¢No 0¢
0.1¢
N/A
$2,178
N/A
N/A
N/A
Settled
Yes
kalshi

7+ goals

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100%
Yes 100¢No 0¢
100¢
N/A
$2,082
N/A
N/A
$1,178
Settled
Yes
polymarket

7+

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100%
Yes 100¢No 0¢
0.1¢
N/A
$1,533
N/A
N/A
N/A
Settled
Yes
polymarket

2+

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100%
Yes 100¢No 0¢
0.1¢
N/A
$1,065
N/A
N/A
N/A
Settled
Yes
kalshi

5+ goals

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100%
Yes 100¢No 0¢
100¢
N/A
$855
N/A
N/A
$855
Settled
Yes
kalshi

4+ goals

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100%
Yes 100¢No 0¢
100¢
N/A
$788
N/A
N/A
$758
Settled
Yes
kalshi

10+ goals

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0%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
100¢
N/A
$990,665
N/A
N/A
$809,877
Settled
No
polymarket

10+

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0%
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—
N/A
$120,518
N/A
N/A
N/A
Settled
No
kalshi

9+ goals

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0%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
100¢
N/A
$773,353
N/A
N/A
$589,854
Settled
No
polymarket

9+

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0%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
—
N/A
$95,297
N/A
N/A
N/A
Settled
No
kalshi

11+ goals

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0%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
100¢
N/A
$530,483
N/A
N/A
$465,518
Settled
No
polymarket

11+

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0%
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—
N/A
$103,340
N/A
N/A
N/A
Settled
No
polymarket

13+

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0%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
—
N/A
$63,692
N/A
N/A
N/A
Settled
No
polymarket

12+

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0%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
—
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$51,247
N/A
N/A
N/A
Settled
No
kalshi

2+ goals

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N/A
100¢
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Settled
Yes
kalshi

3+ goals

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N/A
N/A
100¢
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Settled
Yes
Total markets: 23

Intro

This market tracks whether Lionel Messi will score at least 10 goals during the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament. Across Polymarket and Kalshi, the aggregated consensus probability for Messi scoring 10+ goals stands at 10.0%, with a secondary threshold of 11+ goals also priced at 10.0%. Resolution will be determined by official FIFA scoresheets, with credible consensus reporting accepted as a secondary source. Watch for the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on August 3, 2026, when final goal tallies will be confirmed.

PredictionHero - Resolution Divergence Alerts (RDA)

Unified Resolution Criteria (Consistent across platforms)

Both platforms apply identical goal-counting criteria (regulation, stoppage, extra time; no penalties or own goals) and cite official FIFA records as the authoritative resolution source.Primary resolution logic: Official FIFA scoresheet; credible consensus reporting accepted as secondary source

Core resolution logic:

  • Count all goals scored by Lionel Messi during the 2026 FIFA World Cup
  • Include goals in regulation time, stoppage time, and extra time periods
  • Exclude penalty shootout goals and own goals
  • Only goals credited on FIFA's official scoresheet count
  • Each threshold market (1+, 2+, 3+, etc.) resolves Yes if Messi's total meets or exceeds that threshold, No otherwise

Edge cases & clarifications:

  • Messi does not participate: Polymarket explicitly resolves to No if Messi does not play for any reason. Kalshi does not explicitly address this scenario but the goal-counting logic implies No.
  • Tournament cancellation or postponement: Polymarket resolves to 50-50 if the tournament is cancelled or postponed after August 2, 2026 11:59 PM ET. Kalshi does not explicitly address this contingency.
  • Goal count cannot be determined: Polymarket resolves to 50-50 if it cannot be determined how many goals Messi scored within the tournament timeframe.
  • Penalty shootout goals: Explicitly excluded from the count by both platforms.
Timing: Resolution occurs after the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament, once official FIFA records are finalized and published.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

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the number of goals Lionel Messi scores during the 2026 FIFA World Cup equals or exceeds the listed number. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". Only goals scored during regular time, stoppage time, or extra time count. Only goals credited on FIFA's official scoresheet will count. Penalty shootout goals do not count. Own goals do not count toward the final total. If Lionel Messi does not play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for any reason, this market will resolve to "No". If the 2026 FIFA World Cup is cancelled, postponed after August 2, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or it cannot be determined how many goals Lionel Messi scored within that timeframe, this market will resolve to "50-50". The resolution source for this market will be official information from FIFA; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

Kalshi

Goals are counted across all tournament play including regulation time, stoppage time, and extra time periods. Goals scored during penalty shootouts do not count. Goals in the third-place match are included in the total. The tournament encompasses all matches from group stage through final, with separate markets tracking whether the player reaches 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 or more goals by tournament conclusion.

Frequently asked questions

Prediction markets like those tracked here operate on continuous order books where traders themselves set prices, unlike traditional sportsbooks that employ oddsmakers. This peer-to-peer pricing often reflects sharper, more dynamic consensus because traders risk real capital on outcomes. Sportsbooks typically build in wider margins and adjust lines based on liability management rather than pure probability. Comparing this market's odds to major sportsbook lines on Messi's goal total can reveal where public perception diverges from professional betting markets, offering arbitrage or value-hunting opportunities for informed bettors.

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 operates under distinct contract specifications, user bases, and liquidity profiles. Kalshi's binary structure (10+ goals) and Polymarket's threshold (8+ goals) create different risk exposures, so direct price comparison requires adjusting for outcome overlap. Regulatory frameworks, settlement procedures, and trader demographics also vary between venues. Arbitrage traders exploit these gaps, but friction costs and platform-specific rules can prevent perfect convergence. Monitoring both prices helps you identify which threshold the broader market favors and where liquidity is deepest.

Messi's fitness, form, and playing time are primary drivers; injuries, age-related decline, or reduced minutes would pressure prices downward. Argentina's tournament seeding, group composition, and depth of competition shape his scoring opportunities. Tactical shifts by Argentina's coaching staff, changes to squad composition, or international friendlies before the World Cup provide early signals. Major injuries to key teammates or changes in Messi's club form in the seasons leading up to 2026 will influence trader conviction. Real-time updates during the tournament itself—goals scored in early matches, assist rates, and minutes played—will create sharp repricing as the event unfolds.