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World Cup 2026: Prediction Markets Hit Billions in Trading
20 Jul
Summary
- Kalshi saw over $3 billion in sports trading volume for the 2026 World Cup.
- The final four matches generated $2.8 billion in notional trading volume.
- Spain's World Cup Final win against Argentina drove $1.89B in trades.
The 2026 World Cup proved to be a monumental event for Kalshi, significantly boosting its prediction market sports trading volume. The platform reported billions in trading activity and welcomed 3 million new accounts.
The final four matches of the tournament were particularly lucrative, collectively achieving $2.8 billion in notional trading volume on Kalshi. This underscores the immense interest and engagement in sports prediction markets.
Unsurprisingly, the most active markets corresponded to the final matches. The World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina generated approximately $1.89 billion in trading volume, with Spain securing their second title. The Bronze Final match between England and France saw over $333 million in predictions. The semifinals, Spain vs. France and Argentina vs. England, also drew substantial trading activity, with volumes of $326 million and $316 million respectively.
