World Cup Fever Hits Prediction Markets, But What's the Real Score? The 2026 FIFA World Cup has brought a surge in trading volumes to record highs.
Notional volume on Kalshi reached $31 billion in June, a 70% increase from May. Polymarket's international event contract exchange also set a new high, with notional trading exceeding $10. 8 billion.
Asaf Meir, CEO of Solidus Labs, notes that the World Cup is a critical test for prediction markets.