Polymarket and Kalshi Show $5.5B+ in World Cup Wagers, Spain Favored at 59% for Sunday Final

According to Bitcoin.com's report, ahead of Sunday's World Cup final (July 19) at MetLife Stadium, prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi show Spain heavily favored at 59% odds. Polymarket's World Cup winner market has drawn $4.28 billion in total volume, with Spain priced at 59 cents per share and Argentina at 40 cents. Kalshi's separate Spain versus Argentina market pulled in $1.29 billion, pricing Spain at 59% and Argentina at 41.6%.

On the Golden Boot market for tournament top scorer, Lionel Messi leads on both platforms, quoted at 57% on Polymarket and 56% on Kalshi. The final is scheduled for 3 p.m. EDT Sunday, with FIFA's official result to settle all contracts.