France vs. Iraq - Total Corners

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Market context

On Monday, 22 June 2026, France defeated Iraq 3–0 in a rain-delayed FIFA World Cup Group I match played in soggy Philadelphia, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice to lead the victory[1][3]. The game, officially the longest in World Cup history due to weather interruptions, saw France dominate possession at 55.3% and register 19 shots compared to Iraq’s four[2]. Total corners were sparse, with France winning three and Iraq just one, reflecting Iraq’s defensive struggle and limited attacking output[4].

In prediction markets, a YES share pays out if the market’s condition is met—here, if total corners exceed a set threshold—while a NO share pays if it does not[1]. The current 0% YES probability aligns with historical patterns: Iraq’s first World Cup appearance since 1986 saw them concede heavily and win minimal corners, a trend consistent with past underperformers facing top-tier sides[1][7]. Comparable cases from recent World Cups show that teams with low shot counts and high foul rates, like Iraq, rarely generate significant corner volume against dominant opponents[2][6].

Traders should monitor official match reports for any post-game adjustments to corner counts, though the final score and stats are now settled[4]. Key catalysts include weather-related delays affecting playtime, which can reduce corner opportunities, and tactical shifts such as Iraq’s early substitution of attackers[1][4]. Recent coverage confirms the match ended with France 3, Iraq 0, and no further corner updates are expected[4][7]. With the settlement window closing on 22 June 2026 at 21:00 UTC, the market is effectively resolved, and the NO position reflects the factual outcome.

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Methodology

This page is a comparison snapshot: one live quote (Polymarket), four reference venues with their key attributes, and a single execution path — every trade button routes to Prediction Market UK, which mirrors the Polymarket order book directly.

Resolution & payout

Settlement runs on-chain. Polymarket's contract logic separates YES and NO shares as conditional tokens; at resolution the winning share lifts to $1.00 and the losing one to $0. The outcome input comes from the UMA Optimistic Oracle, which secures against bad resolution with a bond + dispute window.

Once finalised, the smart contract pays USDC to the holders' wallets within minutes — no withdrawal fees beyond Polygon network gas. Kalshi settles in USD via CFTC clearance, Betfair in account currency net of commission, Manifold in play-money mana with no cash-out.

FAQ

How does resolution work?

Through the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon: a proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and USDC payouts settle automatically once the result is final.

What's the difference between YES and NO shares?

A YES share pays $1.00 if the event happens, $0 otherwise. A NO share pays $1.00 if the event doesn't happen. The market price between 0¢ and 100¢ is the implied probability.

What does it cost to trade on Prediction Market UK?

Zero. Prediction Market UK routes every order to the live Polymarket order book; the only cost is the Polygon network fee, typically under $0.01 per transaction.

How fast are USDC deposits?

Polygon credits deposits after 12 confirmations — usually under 30 seconds. Withdrawals follow the same path and land back in your wallet within minutes.

How reliable are the quoted odds?

The YES/NO percentages are the live mid-prices of the Polymarket order book. On deep markets they move every few seconds; on thinner ones you'll see short plateaus.