Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via احتمالات كأس العالم) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
71% | 29% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | View on Polymarket → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
71% | 29% | 0% | Geo-blocked in US/UK/EU | USDC, on-chain | View on Polymarket → |
Kalshi kalshi.com |
— | — | Up to 7% per trade | US-only, KYC required | USD | View on Polymarket → |
Betfair Exchange betfair.com |
— | — | 2-5% commission | Full KYC from first trade | GBP / EUR | View on Polymarket → |
Manifold Markets manifold.markets |
— | — | Play-money (mana) | None — play-money | Mana (no cash-out) | View on Polymarket → |
Outcome probabilities
Current market-implied probability for each outcome, from the live order book.
| Outcome | Probability |
|---|---|
| August 31 | 71% |
| August 15 | 61% |
| July 31 | 38% |
| July 19 | 0% |
| July 21 | 0% |
| July 24 | 0% |
Market context
The United States has already publicly halted offensive operations against Iran during the current crisis, with the White House and defence officials describing the move as a pause or suspension rather than a formal end to military action. Reuters said Washington announced a cessation of offensive operations while keeping open the option to restart combat if talks fail, and other reports quoted U.S. officials saying defensive measures would continue[13][10][11].
That history matters because previous U.S. pullbacks in this dispute have been conditional, temporary and tied to diplomacy rather than a clean, final termination. In late June and early July, officials and media reports described a halt to strikes, technical talks in Qatar, and a stand-down linked to shipping access through the Strait of Hormuz, with the ceasefire repeatedly framed as reversible if Iranian behaviour changed[16][17][15]. That makes a market asking for an official announcement of a lasting stop more exacting than a simple ceasefire headline.
For traders, the key catalysts are any fresh White House or Pentagon statement, a presidential social media post that uses unequivocal language, and the status of Iran talks or shipping arrangements in the Strait of Hormuz. The recent pattern has been announcements arriving alongside mediation and deadlines, not as standalone policy shifts; CBS and Reuters both noted the U.S. has kept combat options live even while pausing strikes[11][13]. Any renewed incidents involving U.S. forces, Gulf shipping, or a breakdown in talks would be the most obvious trigger for a reversal, while the absence of a formal termination statement keeps the resolution bar high.
Methodology
Football-specific comparison page for توقع: US announces halt in Iran offensive operations by 2026?. 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 (US-focused) or Manifold (play-money).
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.
- What's the difference between match odds and outright odds?
- Match odds cover a single game ("Bayern beats BVB"). Outright odds are long-term aggregates ("Bayern wins the league"). Outright markets have deeper liquidity; match markets have faster resolution.
- 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.
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