France vs. England - Exact Score

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Market context

The upcoming FIFA World Cup semi-final between France and England on 18 July 2026 at 5:00 PM ET will settle strictly on the 90-minute result, excluding extra time and penalties. This specific fixture, now confirmed as a historic semi-final clash featuring Argentina, France, Spain and England, carries a crowd-implied probability of 4% for the exact score outcome currently listed, reflecting the inherent difficulty of predicting precise regulation scores in high-stakes knockout football [1].

Historically, France and England matches in major tournaments rarely produce identical low-probability exact scores, with recent encounters often ending in narrow margins or draws that push into extra time. The 4% market price suggests traders are pricing in a specific, uncommon regulation outcome rather than a generic win, mirroring how similar semi-final probabilities have behaved when teams with elite defences meet; programmatically, this low probability would trigger conditional orders only if live odds shift significantly above the 5% threshold during pre-match liquidity analysis.

Traders must monitor final squad announcements and any late injury updates for Kylian Mbappé and England’s key forwards, as these dependencies directly impact the likelihood of the exact score resolving favourably. Recent coverage confirms the semi-final status of this match, making team selection the primary catalyst before the 18 July deadline, while automated bots should watch for pre-match volume spikes that might indicate insider information on tactical setups [1]. Any postponement will keep the market open, but cancellation without a make-up game would void the contract entirely.

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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 Polymarket Bot UK, 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 Polymarket Bot UK. 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.

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 fast are USDC deposits?

Polygon credits deposits after 12 confirmations — usually under 30 seconds. Withdrawals follow the same path and land back in your wallet within minutes.