France vs. Iraq - Exact Score

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Market context

France meet Iraq in a Group I World Cup match in Philadelphia, with France priced as a heavy favourite and the exact-score market leaning towards a low-probability upset or unusual scoreline at 3% YES. ESPN’s pre-match odds had France at -700 on the moneyline, Iraq at +3000, and the draw at +750, while the total was set at 3.5 goals, pointing to a game in which France are expected to control possession and chances rather than a tight, one-goal finish.[3]

For a market like this, the historical frame is that exact-score bets are rarely efficient when one side is strongly favoured: the most common outcomes tend to cluster around the favourite winning by two or three goals, with narrow wins and draws carrying less weight unless the favourite underperforms or rotates heavily. FIFA’s match centre confirms the 22 June 2026, 21:00 kick-off, so the settlement will hinge only on the score at full time plus stoppage time, not extra time or penalties.[6]

The main catalysts to watch are late team news and whether France make any changes after the group-stage schedule tightens, because any rest for key attackers or midfield control can shift both the total-goals outlook and the exact-score distribution. Kylian Mbappé has already been front and centre in France’s pre-match build-up, speaking to the media ahead of the fixture, which reinforces that France are approaching the game with a first-choice mindset rather than treating it as a dead rubber.[5]

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Methodology

This page is a comparison snapshot: one live quote (Polymarket), four reference venues with their key attributes, and a single execution path — every trade button routes to Sport Prediction, 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?

On Sport Prediction, which mirrors the Polymarket order book at 0% fees. 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 it cost to trade on Sport Prediction?

Zero. Sport Prediction routes every order to the live Polymarket order book; the only cost is the Polygon network fee, typically under $0.01 per transaction.

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.