Prediction markets hit record $5 billion during the 2026 World Cup, with Polymarket and Kalshi leading the way.
Trading on 2026 World Cup prediction markets has surpassed $5 billion on Polymarket’s international exchange and US-regulated Kalshi, based on a Bloomberg News analysis of Dune Analytics data and company records. The sports event contracts have attracted significant trading volumes, showcasing high-value bets in almost real-time. This surge in activity has transformed the tournament into a public ledger of substantial wins and losses.
