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Odds Surge

Spain’s World Cup title odds surged as semifinal coverage pointed to a final berth

Spain’s 2026 World Cup title price jumped from 21.35% to 58.15% between July 14 and July 15, 2026. The move overlapped with reporting that Spain beat France 2-0 and advanced to the final, though the exact market trigger is not fully confirmed.

Odds Surge

Spain’s World Cup title odds surged after reports of a final berth

Spain’s 2026 World Cup win probability jumped from 21.15% to 58.15% over the July 14-15 window. The move overlapped with reports that Spain beat France and reached the final, though the exact market driver is not fully confirmed.

Sustained Drift

Spain’s World Cup title odds surge to 58.15% after semifinal coverage and report of a France win

Spain’s 2026 World Cup title price drifted from 36.15% to 58.15% between July 14, 2026 20:00:05.708Z and July 15, 2026 03:30:05.033Z. The move overlapped with reports that Spain beat France and reached the final, but the exact market trigger is not fully confirmed.

Sustained Drift

Spain’s World Cup title odds jump after semifinal win over France

Spain’s title price rose sharply from 33.65% to 58.15% in a sustained move from July 14 to July 15, 2026. The move overlaps with reports that Spain beat France 2-0 and reached the World Cup final, though the exact market trigger is not fully confirmed.

Sustained Drift

Spain’s title odds surged as semifinal win over France hit the market

Spain’s 2026 World Cup title odds jumped from 22.65% to 58.15% between July 14, 2026 17:00:05 UTC and 23:30:05 UTC. The move overlapped with reports that Spain beat France 2-0 and reached the final, though the exact trading trigger is not fully confirmed.

Odds Surge

Spain’s World Cup title odds surge after 2-0 win over France and run to the final

Spain’s 2026 World Cup title odds jumped from 21.15% to 58.15% between July 13, 2026 21:00:07 UTC and July 14, 2026 22:00:04.993 UTC. The move lined up with reporting that Spain beat France 2-0 and advanced to the final, though the exact trading trigger is not fully confirmed.

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World Cup Winner

Latest: Spain’s yes price surged 36.8 points in 24 hours, alongside reports that Spain beat France 2-0 and advanced to the World Cup final.

Spain

58%

England

23%

Argentina

20%

Largest 24h move

France -39%

Volume

97.1M

activeSports

2026 Men’s Wimbledon Winner

Latest: Sinner’s winner odds increased from 57.5% to 60.5%, a 3.0-point rise, over the 24-hour window from July 5, 2026 12:54:19.935 UTC to July 6, 2026 12:54:19.935 UTC.

Jannik Sinner

62%

Novak Djokovic

13%

Taylor Fritz

10%

Largest 24h move

Taylor Fritz +4%

Volume

275.3K

activeSports

2026 Women's Wimbledon Winner

Latest: Gauff advanced to her first Wimbledon quarterfinal, and her winner price surged 5.9 points from 3.9% to 9.8% over the measured 24-hour window.

Naomi Osaka

25%

Jessica Pegula

17%

Karolína Muchová

11%

Largest 24h move

Naomi Osaka +19%

Volume

178.5K

activeSports

Who will become a UFC champion in 2026?

Latest: The market repriced by +34.0 points, but the public narrative has not caught up with a confirmed explanation.

Nassourdine Imavov

51%

Charles Oliveira

50%

Deiveson Figueiredo

50%

Largest 24h move

Shavkat Rakhmonov -8%

Volume

0

activeSports

Who will be the next UFC Pound-For-Pound #1 in 2026?

Latest: The market repriced by -18.3 points, but the public narrative has not caught up with a confirmed explanation.

Islam Makhachev remain #1 in the UFC Pound-For-Pound Rankings

76%

Alexander Volkanovski

23%

Petr Yan

17%

Largest 24h move

Alexander Volkanovski -16%

Volume

54.7

activeSports

Who will be UFC Middleweight champion at the end of 2026?

Latest: The market repriced by -20.4 points, but the public narrative has not caught up with a confirmed explanation.

Sean Strickland

45%

Nassourdine Imavov

26%

Khamzat Chimaev

13%

Largest 24h move

Joe Pyfer -12%

Volume

1K

activeSports

Who will be UFC Flyweight champion at the end of 2026?

Latest: The market repriced by -6.7 points, but the public narrative has not caught up with a confirmed explanation.

Alexandre Pantoja

38%

Joshua Van

38%

Manel Kape

29%

Largest 24h move

Joshua Van -11%

Volume

215.5

activeSports

Who will be UFC Lightweight champion at the end of 2026?

Latest: The market-implied chance for Arman Tsarukyan to be UFC lightweight champion at the end of 2026 dropped from 28.0% to 19.15% in the stated 24-hour window.

Justin Gaethje

73%

Arman Tsarukyan

19%

Charles Oliveira

7%

Largest 24h move

Arman Tsarukyan -9%

Volume

146

activeSports

Lamar Jackson traded by next season?

Latest: Yes odds collapsed from 19.4% to 1.9% in a 24-hour span, a 17.5-point drop, while a contemporaneous article amplified trade-request speculation around Jackson.

No

99%

Yes

1%

Leader 24h

Volume

1.5K

activeSports

F1 Drivers' Champion

Latest: George Russell’s market probability increased by 3.0 percentage points, from 12.5% to 15.5%, over the stated 24-hour period.

Kimi Antonelli

58%

George Russell

21%

Lewis Hamilton

13%

Largest 24h move

George Russell +5%

Volume

209.8K

activeSports

Who will Merab Dvalishivili fight next?

Latest: The market repriced by +9.2 points, but the public narrative has not caught up with a confirmed explanation.

Petr Yan next

67%

Aiemann Zahabi next

5%

Song Yadong next

4%

Largest 24h move

Aiemann Zahabi next +5%

Volume

184.4

activeSports

Who will Petr Yan fight next?

Latest: The Yes price for Yan vs. Dvalishvili next increased by 3.0 percentage points, from 61.5% to 64.5%, after previously moving the other way.

Merab Dvalishvili next

73%

Umar Nurmagomedov next

24%

Sean O'Malley next

23%

Largest 24h move

Umar Nurmagomedov next +13%

Volume

0

activeSports

Who will be UFC Bantamweight champion at the end of 2026?

Latest: Dvalishvili’s Yes price fell from 0.265 to 0.19, a -0.075 move, during the supplied June 23 to June 24 window.

Petr Yan

56%

Merab Dvalishvili

19%

Sean O'Malley

12%

Largest 24h move

Merab Dvalishvili -7%

Volume

48.9

activeSports

Who will be UFC Featherweight champion at the end of 2026?

Latest: The market repriced by +18.5 points, but the public narrative has not caught up with a confirmed explanation.

Alexander Volkanovski

53%

Movsar Evloev

38%

Jean Silva

4%

Largest 24h move

Alexander Volkanovski +4%

Volume

1

activeSports

2025-2026 PFA Players' Player of the Year Winner

Latest: The market repriced by +5.5 points, but the public narrative has not caught up with a confirmed explanation.

Bruno Fernandes

78%

Declan Rice

21%

Erling Haaland

1%

Largest 24h move

Bruno Fernandes +6%

Volume

159.5

activeSports

How much will be wagered on US sports betting in 2026?

Latest: The market repriced by +6.0 points, but the public narrative has not caught up with a confirmed explanation.

Over $160B wagered on US sports betting in 2026

76%

Over $140B wagered on US sports betting in 2026

61%

Over $180B wagered on US sports betting in 2026

56%

Largest 24h move

Over $180B wagered on US sports betting in 2026 +6%

Volume

0

activeSports

Who will be UFC Heavyweight champion at the end of 2026?

Latest: The market repriced by -15.6 points, but the public narrative has not caught up with a confirmed explanation.

Tom Aspinall

54%

Ciryl Gane

45%

Josh Hokit

42%

Largest 24h move

Curtis Blaydes +26%

Volume

0

activeSports

Who will be UFC Pound-For-Pound #1 at the end of 2026?

Latest: The market repriced by +6.0 points, but the public narrative has not caught up with a confirmed explanation.

Islam Makhachev be ranked first in the UFC Pound-For-Pound Rankings at the end of 2026

73%

Alexandre Pantoja be ranked first in the UFC Pound-For-Pound Rankings at the end of 2026

19%

Alexander Volkanovski be ranked first in the UFC Pound-For-Pound Rankings at the end of 2026

16%

Largest 24h move

Islam Makhachev be ranked first in the UFC Pound-For-Pound Rankings at the end of 2026 +6%

Volume

0

activeSports

Russia x Ukraine Peace Parlay

No

88%

Yes

13%

Leader 24h

Volume

539.6K

activeSports

Tush Push banned for 2026 NFL Season?

No

98%

Yes

2%

Leader 24h

Volume

414.8K

activeSports

MLB World Series Champion 2026

the Los Angeles Dodgers

28%

the New York Yankees

16%

the Atlanta Braves

9%

Largest 24h move

the Milwaukee Brewers +1%

Volume

380K

activeSports

Which continent will win the World Cup?

Europe (UEFA)

74%

South America (CONMEBOL)

20%

Africa (CAF)

5%

Largest 24h move

Europe (UEFA) +9%

Volume

257.7K

activeSports

Claudio Tapia out as AFA President by July 19, 2026?

No

98%

Yes

2%

Leader 24h

Volume

196.8K

activeSports

Will Aaron Rodgers retire before next season?

No

99%

Yes

1%

Leader 24h

Volume

171.7K

activeSports

F1 Constructors' Champion

Mercedes

86%

Ferrari

11%

McLaren

1%

Largest 24h move

Ferrari -1%

Volume

60.9K

activeSports

Ballon d'Or Winner 2026

Harry Kane

24%

Kylian Mbappé

14%

Lamine Yamal

13%

Largest 24h move

Michael Olise -3%

Volume

47K

activeSports

Will Cristiano Ronaldo announce his retirement in 2026?

No

83%

Yes

18%

Leader 24h

+1%

Volume

10.2K

activeSports

Set Handicap: Samsonova (-1.5) vs Siegemund (+1.5)

Siegemund

56%

Samsonova

44%

Leader 24h

Volume

8.2K

activeSports

Will Alcaraz or Sinner win more Grand Slams in 2026?

Alcaraz

55%

Sinner

45%

Leader 24h

Volume

6.9K

activeSports

New MLB CBA by Dec. 1?

No

64%

Yes

36%

Leader 24h

Volume

6.2K

activeSports

Series: Anyone's Legend Kill Handicap (-10.5) vs Weibo Gaming (+10.5)

Anyone's Legend

53%

Weibo Gaming

47%

Leader 24h

Volume

4.4K

activeSports

Worlds 2026 Winning Region

LCK (South Korea)

64%

LPL (China)

32%

LEC (Europe / EMEA)

6%

Largest 24h move

LCK (South Korea) +1%

Volume

2K

activeSports

Joe Burrow traded to the Jets?

No

99%

Yes

1%

Leader 24h

+0%

Volume

1.8K

activeSports

Will Valve add Cache to the Map Pool by July 31, 2026?

Yes

100%

No

0%

Leader 24h

Volume

1.2K

activeSports

Will LeBron James retire before next NBA season?

No

98%

Yes

2%

Leader 24h

-0%

Volume

1.2K

activeSports

2026 Men’s US Open Winner (Tennis)

Jannik Sinner

43%

Carlos Alcaraz

24%

Novak Djokovic

5%

Largest 24h move

Carlos Alcaraz -2%

Volume

960.1

activeSports

2026 Women’s US Open Winner (Tennis)

Aryna Sabalenka

26%

Iga Swiatek

14%

Elena Rybakina

11%

Largest 24h move

Iga Swiatek -2%

Volume

230.5

activeSports

Will MoistCr1TiKaL get a haircut in 2026?

No

53%

Yes

48%

Leader 24h

+1%

Volume

37

activeSports

Will Travis Kelce retire before next season?

No

96%

Yes

4%

Leader 24h

+7%

Volume

23

activeSports

MLB: 2026 NL East Champion

Atlanta Braves

59%

Miami Marlins

4%

New York Mets

0%

Largest 24h move

Volume

0

activeSports

MLB: 2026 AL West Champion

Seattle Mariners

60%

Texas Rangers

21%

Houston Astros

14%

Largest 24h move

Volume

0

activeSports

MLB: 2026 AL Central Champion

Cleveland Guardians

43%

Chicago White Sox

36%

Detroit Tigers

11%

Largest 24h move

Volume

0

activeSports

MLB: 2026 AL East Champion

Tampa Bay Rays

53%

New York Yankees

44%

Baltimore Orioles

0%

Largest 24h move

Volume

0

activeSports

MLB: 2026 National League Champion

Los Angeles Dodgers

48%

Atlanta Braves

13%

Milwaukee Brewers

12%

Largest 24h move

Volume

0

activeSports

MLB: 2026 American League Champion

New York Yankees

27%

Seattle Mariners

21%

Tampa Bay Rays

14%

Largest 24h move

Volume

0

activeSports

MLB: 2026 NL Hank Aaron Winner

Shohei Ohtani

30%

Fernando Tatis Jr.

28%

Kyle Schwarber

25%

Largest 24h move

Volume

0

activeSports

MLB: 2026 AL Hank Aaron Winner

Yordan Alvarez

59%

Nick Kurtz

14%

José Ramírez

7%

Largest 24h move

Volume

0

activeSports

MLB: 2026 NL Cy Young Winner

Jacob Misiorowski

71%

Cristopher Sanchez

16%

Yoshinobu Yamamoto

5%

Largest 24h move

Volume

0

activeSports

MLB: 2026 AL Cy Young Winner

Cam Schlittler

43%

Dylan Cease

29%

Cole Ragans

5%

Largest 24h move

Volume

0

activeSports

MLB: 2026 NL MVP

Shohei Ohtani

89%

Kyle Schwarber

3%

Corbin Carroll

3%

Largest 24h move

Volume

0

activeSports

MLB: 2026 AL MVP

Yordan Alvarez

58%

Bobby Witt Jr.

16%

Nick Kurtz

15%

Largest 24h move

Volume

0

activeSports

MLS: 2026 Most Valuable Player

Evander

39%

Carles Gil

38%

Dejan Joveljic

36%

Largest 24h move

Volume

0

activeSports

MLS: 2026 Goalkeeper of the Year

Novak Mićović

49%

Jonathan Sirois

49%

Daniel

48%

Largest 24h move

Volume

0

activeSports

MLS: 2026 Golden Boot Winner

Lionel Messi

55%

Sam Surridge

22%

Hugo Cuypers

21%

Largest 24h move

Volume

0

activeSports

Where will Tyreek Hill play in 2026?

Kansas City Chiefs next

21%

Las Vegas Raiders next

13%

Los Angeles Chargers next

11%

Largest 24h move

Volume

0

activeSports

Which NFL players will be traded?

Kayvon Thibodeaux be traded

46%

George Pickens be traded

26%

Jalen Carter be traded

10%

Largest 24h move

Volume

0

activeSports

Will Seattle Seahawks visit the White House in 2026?

No

73%

Yes

27%

Leader 24h

Volume

n/a

activeSports

Will Grok AI beat T1 in 2026?

No

96%

Yes

4%

Leader 24h

Volume

n/a

activeSports

Pro Football: 2027 AFC Champion

Baltimore Ravens

13%

Buffalo Bills

12%

Los Angeles Chargers

10%

Largest 24h move

Volume

0

activeSports

Pro Football: 2027 NFC Champion

Los Angeles Rams

26%

Seattle Seahawks

13%

Philadelphia Eagles

8%

Largest 24h move

Volume

0

activeSports

Where will Maxx Crosby play in 2026?

Las Vegas Raiders next

78%

Philadelphia Eagles next

4%

Seattle Seahawks next

3%

Largest 24h move

Volume

0

activeSports

NFL Champion 2027

the Los Angeles Rams

18%

the Buffalo Bills

8%

the Seattle Seahawks

7%

Largest 24h move

Volume

0

activeSports

New England Revolution vs. Houston Dynamo - More Markets

New England Revolution vs. Houston Dynamo: Both Teams to Score

50%

Largest 24h move

Volume

0

activeSports

New England Revolution vs. Houston Dynamo

New England Revolution

51%

New England Revolution vs. Houston Dynamo end in a draw

41%

Houston Dynamo

28%

Largest 24h move

Volume

0

activeSports

MLS Cup Winner 2026

Inter Miami CF

28%

Vancouver Whitecaps FC

12%

Nashville SC

8%

Largest 24h move

Volume

0

activeSports

MLS: 2026 Coach of the Year

Robin Fraser

30%

Ben Olsen

29%

Dean Smith

29%

Largest 24h move

Volume

0

activeSports

MLS: 2026 Defender of the Year

Birk Risa

34%

Marcelo Silva

33%

Kevin Long

31%

Largest 24h move

Volume

0

activeSports

Mike Locksley out as Maryland HC in 2026?

No

56%

Yes

44%

Leader 24h

Volume

n/a

activeSports

Which club will Cristiano Ronaldo play for next?

CF Montréal next

47%

Vancouver Whitecaps FC next

47%

Sporting Kansas City next

47%

Largest 24h move

Volume

0

activeSports

Who will buy the Seattle Seahawks?

Mark Zuckerberg buy the Seattle Seahawks

10%

Tim Cook buy the Seattle Seahawks

7%

John Stanton buy the Seattle Seahawks

7%

Largest 24h move

Volume

0

activeSports

Who will Alexander Volkanovski fight next?

Movsar Evloev fight Alexander Volkanovski next

85%

Aljamain Sterling fight Alexander Volkanovski next

7%

Lerone Murphy fight Alexander Volkanovski next

4%

Largest 24h move

Volume

0

activeSports

Manhattan Jaspers vs. Siena Saints (W)

Siena Saints

57%

Manhattan Jaspers

43%

Leader 24h

Volume

n/a

activeSports

CD Concepción vs. O'Higgins FC - More Markets

CD Concepción vs. O'Higgins FC: Both Teams to Score

50%

Largest 24h move

Volume

0

activeSports

Who will be UFC Light Heavyweight champion at the end of 2026?

Carlos Ulberg

78%

Alex Pereira

5%

Magomed Ankalaev

2%

Largest 24h move

Nikita Krylov +1%

Volume

0

activeSports

Who will be UFC Welterweight champion at the end of 2026?

Islam Makhachev

64%

Ian Machado Garry

29%

Belal Muhammad

6%

Largest 24h move

Michael Morales -2%

Volume

0

activeSports

Chiefs Week 1 starting QB in 2026?

Patrick Mahomes start Week 1 for the Chiefs in 2026

60%

Justin Fields start Week 1 for the Chiefs in 2026

33%

Gardner Minshew start Week 1 for the Chiefs in 2026

4%

Largest 24h move

Patrick Mahomes start Week 1 for the Chiefs in 2026 +12%

Volume

0

activeSports

Counter-Strike: VP.Future vs Eternal Fire Academy (BO3) - Exort Series Contenders Stage

Leader

0%

Largest 24h move

Volume

0

activeSports

FedEx Cup Playoffs: Winner

Scottie Scheffler

24%

Rory McIlroy

14%

Tommy Fleetwood

13%

Largest 24h move

Volume

0

activeSports

Counter-Strike: Vasco Esports vs Crashers (BO3) - CCT South America Challengers #1 Playoffs

Leader

0%

Largest 24h move

Volume

0

activeSports

Counter-Strike: Procyon Gaming vs METANOIA WOLVES (BO3) - CCT South America Challengers #1 Playoffs

Leader

0%

Largest 24h move

Volume

0

activeSports

Counter-Strike: ALKA vs HereWeGoAgain (BO3) - CCT South America Challengers #1 Playoffs

Leader

0%

Largest 24h move

Volume

0

activeSports

Counter-Strike: VP.Future vs Z7 Esports (BO3) - Exort Series Contenders Stage

Leader

0%

Largest 24h move

Volume

0

activeSports

T20 Brisbane Champions League: New York Liberty Xi vs Melbourne Pirates - Team Top Batter

Melbourne Pirates Winner

50%

Draw

50%

New York Liberty Xi Winner

50%

Largest 24h move

Volume

0

activeSports

T20 Series Jersey vs Scotland A: Jersey vs Scotland A - Most Sixes

Scotland A Winner

50%

Draw

50%

Jersey Winner

50%

Largest 24h move

Volume

0

activeSports

UFC: Who will Carlos Ulberg fight next?

Magomed Ankalaev fight Carlos Ulberg next

49%

Bogdan Guskov fight Carlos Ulberg next

48%

Paulo Costa fight Carlos Ulberg next

47%

Largest 24h move

Volume

0

activeSports

CA Nacional Potosí vs. Club Aurora - More Markets

CA Nacional Potosí vs. Club Aurora: Both Teams to Score

50%

Largest 24h move

Volume

0

activeSports

CDT Real Oruro vs. FC Universitario - More Markets

CDT Real Oruro vs. FC Universitario: Both Teams to Score

50%

Largest 24h move

Volume

0

activeSports

Counter-Strike: 3DMAX Academy vs Wave Esports (BO3) - Exort Series Contenders Stage

Leader

0%

Largest 24h move

Volume

0

activeSports

Counter-Strike: eternal premium vs KUUSAMO.gg (BO3) - Exort Series Contenders Stage

Leader

0%

Largest 24h move

Volume

0

activeSports

CDT Real Oruro vs. FC Universitario

CDT Real Oruro

50%

FC Universitario

48%

CDT Real Oruro vs. FC Universitario end in a draw

47%

Largest 24h move

Volume

0

activeSports

CA Nacional Potosí vs. Club Aurora

CA Nacional Potosí

49%

CA Nacional Potosí vs. Club Aurora end in a draw

43%

Club Aurora

21%

Largest 24h move

Volume

0

activeSports

KBO: LG Twins vs. Samsung Lions

LG Twins

52%

Samsung Lions

48%

Leader 24h

Volume

n/a

activeSports

KBO: Hanwha Eagles vs. Lotte Giants

Hanwha Eagles

52%

Lotte Giants

48%

Leader 24h

Volume

n/a

activeSports

Overwatch: Solus Victorem vs Naive Piggy (BO3) - OCS China Stage 1 Round Robin Stage

Leader

0%

Largest 24h move

Volume

0

activeSports

Counter-Strike: VP.Future vs KUUSAMO.gg (BO3) - Exort Series Contenders Stage

Leader

0%

Largest 24h move

Volume

0

activeSports

Counter-Strike: Young Ninjas vs Misa Esports (BO3) - United21 Playoffs

Leader

0%

Largest 24h move

Volume

0

activeSports

Counter-Strike: Fire Flux Esports vs LPH Gaming (BO3) - United21 Playoffs

Leader

0%

Largest 24h move

Volume

0

activeSports

Counter-Strike: BESTIA Academy vs Vexa (BO3) - CCT South America Challengers #1 Playoffs

Leader

0%

Largest 24h move

Volume

0

activeSports

Counter-Strike: eternal premium vs Wingman (BO3) - Exort Series Contenders Stage

Leader

0%

Largest 24h move

Volume

0

activeSports

Counter-Strike: Eternal Fire Academy vs CSGOPOSITIVE (BO3) - Exort Series Contenders Stage

Leader

0%

Largest 24h move

Volume

0