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$1,438,389,636
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PLATFORM COVERAGE:
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Polymarket:
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Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Jul 12, 12:09 AM EST
Kalshi
This event group covers markets predicting the stage at which Switzerland will be eliminated from the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup, or whether they will win the tournament. Both platforms offer granular markets on each elimination stage (Group Stage, Round of 32, Round of 16, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, Final) plus a champion outcome.
This market will resolve according to the stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at which Switzerland is eliminated. If Switzerland wins the tournament, this market will resolve to 'Champion'. If Switzerland 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 Switzerland 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 Switzerland'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 Switzerland wins the Final, while the Runner-Up market resolves to Yes if Switzerland loses in the Final.
Prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi often reflect sharper, more dynamic pricing than traditional sportsbooks because traders can enter and exit positions continuously and profit from mispricings. Sportsbooks set fixed odds designed to balance liability and lock in margin, whereas prediction markets aggregate dispersed information from thousands of participants. For Switzerland's World Cup elimination stage, market odds may diverge from sportsbook lines due to different liquidity, trader sophistication, and real-time recalibration. Comparing both sources helps identify which venue offers better value for your view.
Key catalysts include Switzerland's group-stage performance, injury updates to star players, tactical shifts in coaching staff, and head-to-head matchups against seeded opponents in the knockout draw. Qualifying-round results and FIFA rankings will shape initial odds. Once the tournament begins, each match outcome directly impacts Switzerland's survival probability. Media narratives around team form, morale, and historical performance in knockout stages also drive trader sentiment. Late-breaking news on squad composition or visa issues could trigger sharp repricing across Polymarket and Kalshi.