The prediction market sector recorded a total trading volume of $5.4 billion during the 2026 World Cup. Major platforms reported significant increases in activity following the tournament launch on June 11.
Market Performance and Platform Data
Kalshi generated $2.9 billion in trading volume for World Cup-related contracts. This figure exceeds the $2.51 billion recorded during March Madness and the $685 million seen during the UEFA Champions League.
Polymarket reached $2.5 billion in volume, with total football contracts on the platform surpassing $5 billion. Partner broker Robinhood executed over 500 million contracts since the beginning of June, including 400 million after the tournament started.