England vs. DR Congo - Exact Score

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Market context

The upcoming FIFA World Cup knockout match between England and DR Congo takes place on 1 July 2026 at 12:00 PM ET, with the market focusing solely on the final score after 90 minutes of regulation and stoppage time. England enters as the clear favourite, having secured a 2-0 victory over Panama in their previous outing, while DR Congo advanced after a 3-1 win against Uzbekistan [2]. Sportsbooks price England at -356, implying a dominant win, whereas the prediction market assigns an 8% probability to a specific exact score outcome, suggesting a divergence between traditional odds and the niche contract’s implied likelihood [1].

Historically, knockout matches between top-tier European sides and African qualifiers often produce low-scoring, defensive contests, with exact scores like 1-0 or 2-0 being common outcomes. England’s defensive record is formidable, conceding just 0.67 goals per game and holding two clean sheets in the group stage [3]. This statistical backdrop frames the 8% market probability as plausible for a narrow exact score, though it remains lower than the sportsbook’s implied confidence in an England win, highlighting a meaningful gap between broad win odds and specific score precision.

Traders should monitor pre-match training reports and any late lineup announcements, as England’s possession dominance (64.8%) and Harry Kane’s involvement could shift scoring dynamics [4][3]. Recent coverage from FOX Sports notes the combined goal line set at 2.5, with slight favour towards OVER, indicating expectations of at least two goals [1]. With the settlement window closing at 16:00 UTC on 1 July, real-time updates from official FIFA channels and team training sessions will be critical catalysts for adjusting positions before the match begins.

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Methodology

This page is a comparison snapshot: one live quote, four reference venues with their key attributes, and a single execution path — every trade button routes to PolyGram, which mirrors the Polymarket order book directly.

Resolution & payout

At resolution the UMA oracle takes over: a proposer posts the outcome with a bond, any token holder can dispute within two hours. Without dispute the result is accepted and the smart contract distributes USDC instantly.

On Kalshi (CFTC-regulated) resolution runs through their in-house clearing engine in USD. Betfair Exchange settles after match end in the account's local currency. Manifold pays no cash — only its in-platform "mana" currency.

FAQ

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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.

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How fast are USDC deposits?

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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.