France vs. England - Exact Score

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Market context

The 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final between France and England kicks off on 18 July at 5:00 PM ET, with the market pricing the exact scoreline at a 4% implied probability for the specific outcome traders are tracking. Over the last 48 hours, confirmation of the semifinal bracket has triggered a sharp repricing across tournament contracts, concentrating liquidity on this matchup as the most plausible final path and lifting implied probabilities for both sides to progress [8]. This structural shift means the current 4% figure reflects a market that has rapidly adjusted to the new knockout realities, where France and England are now the favoured finalists.

Historical head-to-head data and model outputs suggest this low probability is consistent with the difficulty of predicting exact scores in high-stakes knockout football. AI models favour France at 50% with a mode scoreline of 0-1 or 1-2, while other prediction engines cite a 2-1 finish as the most likely outcome, with both teams scoring at 58% probability [1][3]. The 50% split on goals over or under 2.5 further illustrates the volatility; exact scores in matches with this goal expectation typically command single-digit probabilities, making the current 4% pricing a rational reflection of the statistical noise inherent in 90-minute regulation results.

Traders should monitor final squad announcements and injury updates before the 18 July deadline, as the absence of key players like Saibari could shift the expected goal differential significantly [7]. The match depends entirely on the completion of the quarter-final without postponement, as any cancellation with no make-up game would void the settlement window. With France ranked #3 and England #4 in the FIFA rankings, the marginal favourite status remains with France, but the 50-50 nature of the contest noted by analysts suggests the exact score remains highly sensitive to late tactical adjustments [6][9].

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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 Prediction Today, which mirrors the Polymarket order book directly.

Resolution & payout

Settlement runs on-chain. Polymarket's contract logic separates YES and NO shares as conditional tokens; at resolution the winning share lifts to $1.00 and the losing one to $0. The outcome input comes from the UMA Optimistic Oracle, which secures against bad resolution with a bond + dispute window.

Once finalised, the smart contract pays USDC to the holders' wallets within minutes — no withdrawal fees beyond Polygon network gas. Kalshi settles in USD via CFTC clearance, Betfair in account currency net of commission, Manifold in play-money mana with no cash-out.

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 Prediction Today. Kalshi charges up to 7% per trade; Betfair Exchange takes 2-5% commission on net winnings.

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.

What does Polymarket cost to trade?

Polymarket itself charges 0% — the only cost is the Polygon network fee, typically under $0.01 per transaction. Off-chain venues like Kalshi or Betfair charge 2-7% commission.

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.