Punter loses $13m on World Cup match as prediction markets explode (opens original article in a new tab)

Prediction markets for the 2026 World Cup saw over $7.1 billion in trading with significant wins and losses, including a $13 million loss on a Belgium vs Egypt bet.

• Over $7.1 billion traded on World Cup prediction markets in 2026
• One user lost nearly $13 million on a Belgium vs Egypt bet
• Prediction markets saw both multimillion-dollar wins and losses