Bettors Wager $5.5B on Spain to Win World Cup Final

Prediction markets are heating up ahead of Sunday’s World Cup final at Metlife Stadium. Data from Polymarket and Kalshi shows a massive amount of capital flowing into the event, with total wagers hitting $5.5 billion. Traders are heavily favoring Spain to defeat Argentina in the high stakes showdown.

Polymarket alone accounts for $4.28 billion of the total volume on its winner contract. Both platforms currently list Spain as the clear favorite to take home the trophy. Fans and traders are watching the odds closely as the 3 p.m. EDT kickoff time draws near.

This trend highlights the growing interest in using decentralized platforms for event outcomes. While these numbers reflect participant sentiment rather than official sportsbooks, the sheer scale of the volume shows how much attention this final is receiving. Keep an eye on market movements as the match time gets closer.