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Mbappe Leads World Cup Golden Boot Market as Polymarket Sees Durable Odds Shift
Iranian Americans plan protests and watch parties before the World Cup opener, highlighting a tense backdrop as fans prepare to support Iran.
Iran team protests hit pre-opener as Polymarket pegs Germany 99.55% to advance
A report published ahead of Iran’s opening World Cup match detailed protests branding the squad a “regime team,” turning participation into a political flashpoint.
Hormuz reopens after U.S.-Iran deal as Polymarket puts Mbappe at 15.5%
Bitcoin rebounded above $65,000 after President Donald Trump announced a U.S.-Iran peace agreement, lifting the Strait of Hormuz blockade and calming energy markets ahead of a June 19 signing.
Spain held to shock draw as Polymarket keeps Argentina 69.5% to win Group J
On June 15 in Atlanta, Cape Verde held Spain to a 0-0 draw, costing a Polymarket bettor about $1 million after nearly $999,000 backed Spain at 92% odds.
Iran names Taremi for NZ opener as Polymarket knockout odds hit 99.5%
Ahead of Monday’s Group G opener in Carson, California, Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei named captain Mehdi Taremi to start up front against New Zealand led by Chris Wood.
Iran told to exit US after LA match as Polymarket prices France 99.55%
After Iran’s 2-2 opener in Los Angeles, the team said it was told to leave the U.S. immediately and return to its base in Mexico, highlighting war-driven disruption as talks continue.
Crypto rallies on U.S.-Iran peace hopes as Polymarket keeps Mbappe at 24.5%
Bitcoin opened Tuesday at $66,287.48 and climbed to $66,433.15 by 7:30 a.m. ET as reports pointed to U.S.-Iran progress toward a peace deal and a reopened Strait of Hormuz.
World Cup broadcast rollout keeps France atop Polymarket Group I at 77.5%
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has kicked off, with every match airing on FOX and FS1 in the U.S. and some free streams abroad.
Messi hat-trick caps big matchday as Polymarket has Portugal 49% in Group K
On a single World Cup matchday, Lionel Messi hit a hat-trick as Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland each scored braces.
Fed holds steady, hints 2026 hike as Polymarket lifts Mbappe to 24.5%
The dollar climbed after the Federal Reserve kept rates at 3.50%–3.75% and projections showed nine officials expecting a hike by end-2026.
Corporate hedgers eye prediction markets as Polymarket keeps UEFA at 70.5%
Corporate hedgers are increasingly exploring prediction markets to hedge defined risks like tariffs and data releases, attracted by direct event payouts but wary of thin liquidity and settlement
Trump touts near-term Iran accord as Polymarket knockout-advance odds hit 99.4%
At the G7 in Evian on June 17, Donald Trump said the U.S. had reached an Iran accord and expected it to be signed shortly, possibly Thursday or Friday.