Betting activity for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has already exceeded $18 million USD on the Polymarket platform, indicating significant early interest. Belgium, the Netherlands, Uruguay, and Sweden are among the national teams attracting the largest volume of wagers. This substantial amount represents predictions on which teams are likely to succeed in the tournament, years before the event begins. Polymarket allows users to trade predictions on future events, creating a market-based forecast system. The high betting volume suggests considerable public engagement and speculation surrounding these teams’ potential performance. Experts note this early activity provides a snapshot of current global football sentiment and perceived team strengths. The continued growth of sports betting markets is also a contributing factor to these figures.