Kalshi Offers 2026 World Cup Prediction Markets Across 16 Host Cities

The 2026 FIFA World Cup began June 11 with matches scheduled across 16 cities in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Kalshi serves as the Official Prediction Market Partner and offers Yes/No contracts on every game plus several tournament-wide outcomes.

Traders buy shares priced between $0.01 and $0.99. Correct contracts pay $1.00 per share at settlement. Share prices reflect the market's current probability estimate for each outcome.

Users can trade on individual matches such as the Round of 16 contest between Switzerland and Colombia. Separate contracts cover each team's win or a regulation draw. The platform also lists markets on the overall tournament winner. As of July 8, France traded at $0.341, Argentina at $0.189, Spain at $0.187, and England at $0.156.

Kalshi offers a contract on the Golden Boot, awarded to the player with the most goals. Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi each traded at $0.41, while Erling Haaland stood at $0.13. Additional markets include World Cup semifinal qualifiers, quarterfinal qualifiers, and whether the winner will be a first-time champion.

" — Kalshi pricing for France vs. Morocco quarterfinal, July 8, 2026.

Kalshi is available in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and U.S. territories, though some markets may be restricted by jurisdiction. New users who trade at least $15 receive a $15 bonus after entering the referral code CBSSPORTS. The platform is regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

It provides risk-management tools including trading breaks and personal funding caps. Sports contracts are currently unavailable in Nevada. Minimum age to trade is 18 with a legal U.S. residential address in an eligible jurisdiction.