World Cup: Fair Play Award Winner

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Market context

The Netherlands has officially been declared the winner of the FIFA Fair Play Award for the 2026 World Cup, resolving this market as a definitive YES for the Dutch nation. This outcome follows their disciplined campaign, where they accumulated only three yellow cards and zero red cards across four matches before their Round of 32 elimination against Morocco [1][4]. The award, which includes a $50,000 financial incentive, is granted to the team with the most commendable disciplinary record throughout the tournament [2].

Historically, Brazil holds the record with four prior Fair Play Awards, while the Netherlands securing this honour marks their first time receiving the accolade at a World Cup [1]. The current 0% crowd-implied probability appears to be a market error or lag, as the official result is already confirmed by FIFA, meaning the settlement window closing on 20 July 2026 will simply formalise this known outcome rather than predict an uncertain future event [1][5].

Traders should note that the resolution source is official FIFA information, which has already listed the Netherlands as the winner in the full awards breakdown [4]. No further catalysts such as coaching changes or key absences will alter this result, as the tournament has concluded and the disciplinary data is final. The market will resolve to "Other" only if the World Cup were cancelled or postponed after 2 August 2026, conditions that do not apply here given the completed status of the event [1].

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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

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.

Which sports markets are available?

Football (soccer) dominates — Champions League, World Cup, Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga — followed by NFL, NBA, tennis Grand Slams, Formula 1, boxing/MMA. Resolution via official league source confirmation.

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.