France vs. Sweden - Exact Score

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Market context

The upcoming FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash between France and Sweden at MetLife Stadium on 30 June 2026 is the real-world anchor for this prediction contract. France enter as heavy favourites, having won 12 of the 23 previous meetings against Sweden, while the Opta supercomputer assigns them a 75.1% chance of victory within 90 minutes[1]. The market currently prices the specific outcome "France vs Sweden – Exact Score" at a mere 3% probability for the "YES" condition, reflecting the statistical improbability of any single precise scoreline emerging from such a dominant matchup.

Historically, exact-score markets in World Cup knockout games rarely exceed 5% unless one team is overwhelmingly likely to win by a narrow, predictable margin. Sweden’s resilience in recent tournaments—having avoided first-round elimination in five of their last seven appearances—adds volatility, yet France’s perfect group-stage record since 1998 suggests a high-confidence win[1]. This 3% price aligns with comparable cases where the favourite’s dominance makes any single scoreline a low-probability event, even if the win itself is near-certain.

Traders should monitor final team news and tactical announcements released before the 5:00 PM ET kickoff, particularly regarding France’s attacking lineup and Sweden’s defensive setup[3]. Any shift in expected formations—such as France deploying a high press or Sweden opting for a counter-attack—could alter the likely score distribution. Recent previews confirm France’s strong group form and Sweden’s modest 9.5% win chance in normal time, making these pre-match dependencies critical for assessing whether the 3% price is justified or mispriced[1].

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Methodology

We track France vs. Sweden - Exact Score across the five venues with material prediction-market liquidity. The probability shown is the live Polymarket mid; the comparison rows summarise how each venue treats the underlying contract — fees, KYC thresholds, settlement currency, deposit options. The highlighted row marks the cheapest route into Polymarket's order book.

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

Where can I trade this market with the lowest fees?

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Is this market available outside the US?

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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 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.