TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.2b
24H VOL:
$134,145,987
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,441,166,947
406,422
Markets across
30,383
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,688
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Jul 19, 3:00 PM EST
Polymarket
This event group tracks Qatar's elimination stage in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Markets resolve based on the furthest round Qatar reaches—from Group Stage through winning the tournament. The core question is: at which stage will Qatar's World Cup campaign end?
This market will resolve according to the stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at which Qatar is eliminated. If Qatar wins the tournament, this market will resolve to 'Champion'. If Qatar is disqualified, withdraws, is removed from the tournament, or the tournament is partially completed and not finished for any reason, this market will resolve according to the furthest completed round reached by Qatar based on the best available official information. If the 2026 FIFA World Cup is cancelled in full, postponed after August 2, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to 'Other'. The resolution source for this market will be official information from FIFA; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
These markets collectively track Qatar's progression through the 2026 Men's FIFA World Cup tournament structure. A team's stage of elimination is determined by the farthest stage reached prior to any loss, withdrawal, forfeit, or disqualification. If a team loses in the Semifinals, the Semifinals market resolves to Yes regardless of third-place match results. If a team withdraws or is disqualified after advancing past a stage, the next stage they would have faced is considered their elimination point. For example, withdrawal after winning a Round of 32 match means the Round of 16 market resolves to Yes. The Outright Winner market resolves to Yes only if Qatar wins the Final, while the Runner-Up market resolves to Yes if Qatar loses in the Final.
Prediction market odds on Polymarket and Kalshi reflect real-time crowd sentiment and are often more dynamic than traditional sportsbook lines. Sportsbooks typically adjust odds based on liability management and fixed margins, while prediction markets price outcomes through continuous trading. For Qatar's elimination stage, prediction market odds may move faster in response to team news, injuries, or tactical shifts. Comparing both sources helps identify where professional bookmakers and decentralized traders diverge, potentially revealing value or consensus blind spots in World Cup pricing.
Polymarket and Kalshi may price Qatar's elimination stage differently due to distinct user bases, liquidity pools, and market microstructure. 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. Polymarket operates under U.S. regulatory oversight with specific contract definitions, while Kalshi operates globally with different settlement frameworks. Variations in trader sophistication, geographic exposure to Qatar football, and timing of information flow can also create temporary price gaps. These spreads typically narrow as arbitrageurs trade across platforms, but divergence windows offer opportunities to identify which market is pricing Qatar's prospects more accurately.
Key catalysts include Qatar's pre-tournament friendlies, squad roster announcements, and injury updates to star players. Coaching changes or tactical shifts in preparation will influence market sentiment. During the tournament itself, Qatar's group-stage results, goal differential, and head-to-head outcomes directly impact elimination probability. Broader World Cup narratives—such as upsets by other nations or shifts in regional football momentum—can also move odds. Real-time match data, referee decisions, and late-breaking team news will drive continuous repricing across both Polymarket and Kalshi through the tournament window.