Pronóstico: France vs. England - Exact Score

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Market context

This market prices the exact 90-minute score of the FIFA World Cup 3rd/4th play-off between France and England at Hard Rock Stadium on 18 July 2026, excluding extra time and penalties. France lost their semi-final 0–2 to Spain but averaged the highest goals and Expected Goals per 90 minutes in the tournament, while England fell 1–2 to Argentina after a semi-final that saw them score in every knockout match so far [1][2]. Historical exact-score markets in World Cup knockouts between top-five ranked sides typically settle at 1–2 or 2–1 when both teams have scored in their last three games; the current 4% YES probability aligns with the rarity of any single exact score in such tight fixtures, where defensive records (France 4 goals conceded in qualification, England 0 in qualification) often compress outcomes to one-goal margins [1][8][10].

Traders should monitor the final squad announcements for both nations, particularly Harry Kane’s fitness after his semi-final penalty miss and any late injury updates on France’s playmaker Michael Olise or Ousmane Dembélé, whose roles directly influence goal timing and volume [1][10]. Sky Sports confirms the match is set for 10:00pm BST with no postponement expected, but any suspension news from the semi-finals—such as potential carries from Argentina or Spain clashes—could shift the line toward lower scores if key attackers are rested [1]. The settlement window closes at 21:00 UTC on 18 July, so all pre-match line-up confirmations before 18:00 UTC will be the primary catalyst for probability movement [1].

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Methodology

Football-specific comparison page for Pronóstico: France vs. England - Exact Score. 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

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