World Cup: Fair Play Award Winner

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Market context

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has concluded, and the Netherlands has officially been declared the winner of the Fair Play Award, securing the accolade for the tournament that ended in July 2026. The Dutch national team achieved this honour by maintaining the tournament’s most commendable disciplinary record, receiving only three yellow cards and no red cards across their four matches before exiting in the Round of 32 against Morocco [1][4]. This result resolves the prediction market immediately, as the award has already been announced by FIFA, rendering the current 0% crowd-implied probability for any other nation factually incorrect.

Historically, the Fair Play Award favours nations with disciplined defensive structures and respectful conduct toward officials, with Brazil holding the record at four wins compared to the Netherlands’ first-time achievement [1][3]. Past winners often include teams that progress deep into the tournament without major infractions, though the 2026 outcome highlights that even teams eliminated earlier can secure the prize if their card count remains minimal. England and Spain follow Brazil with three wins each, while Spain is the only modern-era nation to win both the tournament and the Fair Play Award simultaneously [3].

Traders should note that the settlement window closes on 20 July 2026, yet the official winner was confirmed earlier on the same day via FIFA’s full awards list [4]. No further catalysts, announcements, or schedule dependencies exist, as the resolution source is definitive official information from FIFA [1]. The market resolves to “Netherlands” with no possibility of tie-breaking scenarios, given the single winner declared in the official announcement.

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Methodology

Sports-specific comparison page for World Cup: Fair Play Award Winner. 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 or Manifold.

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.

How fast do sports winnings settle?

Once the official league outcome is logged in the UMA Oracle (typically 1-2 hours after the final whistle), Polymarket's smart contract triggers USDC payout. To your wallet within minutes.

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.