How to play World Cup predictions? Gate Prediction Market launches the World Cup zone, so you can place bets with one click.

On June 11, 2026, the 23rd FIFA World Cup jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico officially kicked off. The opening match took place at 3 a.m. Beijing time (June 12, 3 a.m.) at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, featuring the host Mexico against South Africa. This tournament set multiple records: it was the first time hosted by three countries, the first expansion to 48 teams, with a total of 104 matches—the largest scale in history. The final will be held on July 19 in New York/New Jersey, with the entire event lasting nearly 40 days.

The World Cup is not only a carnival for global football fans but also an important stage for prediction markets in the crypto industry. Just as the tournament begins, Gate, the first centralized exchange integrated with Polymarket, officially launched the World Cup专区, and simultaneously kicked off the "Green Field Prophet" betting carnival season, deeply blending football events with crypto predictions.

Gate Prediction Market Launches World Cup专区: A One-Stop Event Prediction Experience

Three core sections, clear event information at a glance

After upgrading the app to version v8.22 or above, users can access the newly launched World Cup专区 through the "Prediction Markets"入口. The专区 includes three core sections: schedule, points, and events:

• Schedule Section: Fully displays group stage matchups, helping users quickly grasp the tournament progress.
• Points Section: Real-time updates of each team's group stage points and qualification status, allowing users to stay informed about knockout prospects.
• Events Section: Collects prediction market events related to the World Cup, covering championship race, individual match results, Golden Boot, and more.

Additionally, the专区 offers a match calendar and reminder functions. The system will send in-app messages and push notifications 10 minutes before each match starts. Users on iOS 16.1 or above can enable system-level real-time activity features to not miss any key matches.

Green Field Prophet: 500k USDT Prize Pool Betting Carnival

Event Duration and Total Prize Pool

Gate simultaneously launched the "Green Field Prophet, World Cup Betting Carnival" event, running from 16:00 on June 4, 2026 (UTC+8) to 16:00 on July 21, 2026 (UTC+8), covering the entire World Cup. The total prize pool exceeds 500,000 USDT, including prediction market vouchers, USDT rewards, trading rebates, and limited-edition football-themed merchandise. Participants can also compete for leaderboard prize pools, champion prediction pools, and VIP jersey gift boxes.

Predictable Content: From Champion to Golden Boot Winner

Gate's World Cup prediction market covers multiple dimensions:

Champion Prediction—Based on the latest Polymarket market pricing data, France and Spain are tied at a 16% chance of winning, followed by England at 11%, Portugal at 10%, Argentina at 9%, and Brazil at 8%. Gate also introduces an intelligent monitoring feature that automatically tracks strategies of smart money and whales, as well as hot market opportunities, providing users with more precise market insights.

Match Results—All 104 World Cup matches are open for prediction, from group stage to final, in one comprehensive platform.

Golden Boot / Ballon d'Or—Individual awards like top scorer and best player are also popular prediction targets. Looking back at past World Cups: Ronaldo scored 8 goals in 2002, J. Rodríguez scored 6 in 2014, and Mbappé scored 8 in 2022. The market continues pricing who will be this year's Golden Boot winner.

How to Participate: Three Easy Steps

Joining Gate's World Cup prediction activity is simple:

1. Register for the Event: Visit the Gate "Green Field Prophet" event page and click "Participate Now" to complete registration.
2. Receive Experience Voucher: After registration, you can get a prediction market experience voucher. All participants will receive 1 free prediction ticket.
3. Place Predictions: Use USDT to buy prediction contracts (Yes/No contracts), with a minimum of 1.5 USDT per order and at least 6 contracts.

Why Prediction Markets and the World Cup Are a Perfect Match

Prediction markets aggregate the collective wisdom of many participants, transforming public judgments on event outcomes into tradable price signals. The high timeliness and topicality of sports events make them naturally suited for pricing via prediction markets. As of early June, the total trading volume of Polymarket's "2026 World Cup Champion" market alone has surpassed 908 million USD, making it the largest single event in sports prediction markets. Every match result, goal, and qualification is being priced in real-time—this is the core appeal of prediction markets.

Summary

The 2026 World Cup is about to begin. As the first centralized exchange integrated with Polymarket in the crypto industry, Gate has launched a dedicated World Cup专区 in prediction markets and simultaneously started the "Green Field Prophet" betting carnival season, with a total prize pool exceeding 500,000 USDT. After upgrading the app to version v8.22, users can participate in predictions for champions, match results, Golden Boot, and more, enjoying a seamless experience of event tracking and market engagement. The World Cup is here—are you ready to make your predictions?

World Cup Prediction FAQ

Q1: What are the requirements to participate in Gate's World Cup predictions?

A: Users need to upgrade the Gate app to version v8.22 or above and complete the event registration. New users can also receive additional rewards for their first prediction.

Q2: What assets are used for prediction markets?

A: All prediction contracts are bought and settled using USDT. Please ensure your account has sufficient USDT balance before participating.

Q3: How are leaderboard points calculated?

A: Leaderboard points are calculated based on prediction accuracy and accumulated points. The top participants will receive 6,000 USDT, limited-edition World Cup jerseys, and Gate's 13th anniversary merchandise.

Q4: When can I view prediction results?

A: After each match ends, the prediction market will settle based on the actual result. Users can view current positions, ongoing orders, and transaction history on the Polymarket page by clicking the wallet icon at the bottom right.