France vs. Spain - Exact Score

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Market context

The FIFA World Cup semifinal between France and Spain at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, kicks off Tuesday at 3:00 PM ET, with regulation time (90 minutes plus stoppage) determining the settlement. On Polymarket, the contract for a specific exact score in this match currently trades at an 8% implied probability for the YES side, priced in USDC on the Polygon network using conditional tokens that lock liquidity until the match concludes.

Historically, France–Spain World Cup clashes have rarely produced clean, low-scoring exact outcomes, with the most probable correct score in current models being a 1–1 draw at 12.9%, suggesting the market’s 8% pricing for a specific score may be undervalued relative to the draw’s likelihood [1]. Previous high-stakes encounters between these sides often featured multiple goals, yet bookmakers still favour under 2.5 goals in regulation at -122, indicating a tight, tactical contest where a single exact score could be more volatile than implied [2].

Traders should monitor final squad announcements and injury updates released Monday, as both teams have shown favour for attacking depth in recent knockout rounds [3]. The over/under line at 2.5 goals and the moneyline favouring France at -144 to advance will shift if key players like Kylian Mbappé are confirmed fit or rested, directly impacting the probability distribution of exact scores [2][9]. Any postponement would keep the Polymarket contract open until completion, preserving the on-chain settlement mechanics without altering the USDC payout structure.

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Methodology

This page reviews France vs. Spain - Exact Score across five venues. The live probability is the Polymarket mid-price, sourced directly from the on-chain Polygon order book; the comparison columns benchmark each venue on fee structure, KYC, settlement currency and payment rails. Every CTA routes to PolyGram, which mirrors the Polymarket order book at 0% fees.

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.