Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via Mundial 2026 Grupos) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
96% | 4% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | Live odds → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
96% | 4% | 0% | Geo-blocked in US/UK/EU | USDC, on-chain | Live odds → |
Kalshi kalshi.com |
— | — | Up to 7% per trade | US-only, KYC required | USD | Live odds → |
Betfair Exchange betfair.com |
— | — | 2-5% commission | Full KYC from first trade | GBP / EUR | Live odds → |
Manifold Markets manifold.markets |
— | — | Play-money (mana) | None — play-money | Mana (no cash-out) | Live odds → |
Outcome probabilities
Current market-implied probability for each outcome, from the live order book.
| Outcome | Probability |
|---|---|
| August 31 | 96% |
| August 21 | 94% |
| August 14 | 90% |
| August 7 | 3% |
| June 5 | 0% |
| June 12 | 0% |
| June 19 | 0% |
| June 26 | 0% |
| June 30 | 0% |
| July 31 | 0% |
| July 3 | 0% |
| July 10 | 0% |
| July 17 | 0% |
| July 24 | 0% |
| July 27 | 0% |
| July 28 | 0% |
| July 29 | 0% |
| July 30 | 0% |
Market context
Google’s next Gemini Pro launch is the key event, and the market has spent much of this summer pricing in delay rather than certainty. Google already shipped lighter Gemini 3.5 variants on 19 May, while Gemini 3.1 Pro has been in preview across the app, AI Studio, Vertex AI and other surfaces since February, which shows the company is still iterating Pro-tier releases rather than leaving the category dormant.[1][9][15]
The closest comparable case is Gemini 3.5 Pro itself: Google had pointed to a June window, then pushed it into July, and later said it was being tested with partners and would be coming “soon”, without giving a hard public date.[6][13] That sequence matters because prediction markets often overprice the first promised window and then underweight the chance of a later-but-still-valid launch before the settlement deadline; a 0% line therefore implies either the market expects the next Pro model to slip beyond July 2026 or that it will not be publicly launched in a qualifying form at all.[1][3][13]
The main catalysts are Google blog posts, API changelogs, and developer docs, since those are where model IDs and rollout status usually appear first.[2][5][9] Traders should watch for any new “Pro” label in release notes, especially a GA upgrade from preview, because the market explicitly allows a new Pro model or a GA promotion of an existing preview model if it is made available to the public before settlement.[1][3] Reuters also reported on 21 July that Google had released cheaper Gemini models but gave no timing update for the flagship Pro model, while saying it was being tested with partners and was coming “soon”, which leaves the launch window open but still unresolved.[13]
Methodology
Football-specific comparison page for Pronóstico: Next Google Gemini Pro Model released by 2026?. Polymarket's live quote (Polygon order book) plus platform attributes for the three reference venues. Sports markets reward liquidity — Polymarket and Betfair are materially deeper than Kalshi (US-focused) or Manifold (play-money).
Resolution & payout
Sports markets typically settle on official final-whistle plus league confirmation. Polymarket uses UMA Optimistic Oracle with a source URL per contract — usually official league data feeds or ESPN/Soccerway. Two-hour dispute window, then smart-contract payout in USDC.
FAQ
- When do sports markets resolve?
- Typically within hours of the official final whistle. Polymarket uses UMA Optimistic Oracle with source URLs pointing at official league data feeds — e.g. the Premier League for EPL markets, UEFA for Champions League, FIFA for World Cup.
- Can I bet on individual matches?
- Yes, Polymarket lists every major Premier League / Champions League / World Cup match as its own market. Liquidity varies — top matches like El Clásico or a semi-final often have six-figure pools, lower-league games closer to three-figure.
- What are live sports odds on Polymarket?
- Some top-tier matches stay open during play — you can trade the half-time probability in the 70th minute. Polymarket mid-prices update second-by-second; any frontend mirroring the order book shows the same movement.
- Which sports markets are available?
- Football (soccer) dominates — Champions League, World Cup, Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga — followed by NFL, NBA, tennis Grand Slams, Formula 1, boxing/MMA. Resolution via official league source confirmation.
- Can I import form data and lineups?
- This page shows the live Polymarket quote as an implied probability. Form data and lineups must be researched separately via sports data providers (e.g. Soccerway, ESPN, FBref) — we surface the market probability, not the sport analysis.
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