France vs. England - More Markets

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Market context

The FIFA World Cup quarter-final between France and England kicks off on 18 July at 5:00 PM ET, with the prediction market “More Markets” currently pricing a 28% YES probability on an outcome involving additional betting avenues beyond the match winner. This contract covers ancillary events such as total goals, cards, corners, or scorers, reflecting the high-stakes nature of a clash between two elite squads where regulation-time results often remain tight.

Historically, France–England World Cup encounters have produced narrow margins and frequent reliance on extra time or penalties, with the 2022 quarter-final ending 2–1 to France after a late surge. In that match, the under on 2.5 goals was a narrow favourite, and both teams scored, setting a precedent for volatile ancillary markets. The current 28% implied probability aligns with bookmaker tendencies to favour unders and both-team-to-score outcomes in similar fixtures, though it sits slightly below the consensus on over/under 2.5 goals lines, which lean toward the under at 1.63 odds [1].

Traders should monitor pre-match squad announcements for injury updates on key attackers like Kylian Mbappé and Harry Kane, as their availability directly impacts goal-scoring and card markets. Additionally, referee appointments and tactical shifts—particularly France’s defensive structure versus England’s pressing style—will influence corner and card counts. Recent coverage from Sporting News highlights the tightness of the match odds and the significance of total goals and scorers as primary betting angles, reinforcing the need to watch for late tactical news before the settlement window closes [1].

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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

Where can I trade this market with the lowest fees?

Polymarket is geo-blocked in the US/UK/EU. The easiest 0%-fee broker into the same order book is PolyGram. Kalshi charges up to 7% per trade; Betfair Exchange takes 2-5% commission on net winnings.

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.

How does resolution work?

Through the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon: a proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and USDC payouts settle automatically once the result is final.

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.

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.