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Market context

The United States will face Belgium in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Monday, 6 July at Lumen Field in Seattle, with the match kicking off at 8:00 PM ET. In prediction markets, a YES share pays out if the event occurs (here, that more markets are available for this game), while a NO share pays out if it does not; the current 17% YES probability suggests the market views the availability of additional betting markets as unlikely. This specific market hinges on whether the game’s official data providers will release expanded wagering options beyond the standard match winner and totals.

Historically, the United States has struggled against Belgium, having lost all six of their previous World Cup meetings since their first encounter in 1930, with no wins recorded[6]. Despite this poor head-to-head record, the USMNT enters with sky-high momentum after a 2-0 victory over Bosnia & Herzegovina in the Round of 32, and bookmakers now list them as a slight underdog rather than a clear loser[3]. The current 17% probability aligns with the narrow odds gap between the teams, where Belgium is a slim favourite at -115 and the US at -110 in the “To Advance” market[1].

Traders should monitor official announcements from the tournament’s data providers and any updates on player availability, such as the potential absence of Balogun, which could affect market depth[1]. ESPN will provide live coverage of the match, and Fox will stream it, meaning real-time data flows may trigger expanded market releases if viewership spikes[2]. Recent analysis from USA Today confirms the match is set for Monday at 8:00 PM ET, with no indication yet of additional markets beyond the core fixtures[3].

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Methodology

This page is a comparison snapshot: one live quote, 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

Polymarket-based markets settle through the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon. A proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and unchallenged proposals finalise the resolution. Payouts settle automatically in USDC the moment the result is final — no bookmaker, no delay.

Kalshi-based markets settle in USD via the CFTC-regulated clearinghouse. Betfair Exchange settles in GBP/EUR net of commission. Manifold is play-money and does not pay out real funds.

FAQ

Is this market available outside the US?

Polymarket itself is geo-blocked in the US/UK/EU. Always check the legal status of prediction markets in your jurisdiction before trading.

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 Polymarket cost to trade?

Polymarket itself charges 0% — the only cost is the Polygon network fee, typically under $0.01 per transaction. Off-chain venues like Kalshi or Betfair charge 2-7% commission.

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.