England vs. Argentina - Exact Score

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Market context

England and Argentina meet in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final on 15 July, with the market pricing a specific exact score at 11% despite both sides grinding through extra time in their quarter-finals. Historically, this fixture favours low-scoring, tense outcomes: in five World Cup meetings, England won three and Argentina one, with the 1986 and 1998 clashes ending 2–1 and 2–2 (penalties) respectively [3]. Recent knockout semi-finals involving these nations often produce narrow margins—England’s 2018 semi-final against Croatia went to extra time and ended 2–1, while Argentina’s 2022 semi-final against France finished 3–3 after extra time but resolved 3–1 on penalties, suggesting regulation scores of 1–0, 2–1 or 1–1 are more probable than multi-goal swings [1][2].

Traders should monitor final squad announcements from Thomas Tuchel and Argentina’s coach ahead of the 3:00 PM ET kick-off, particularly regarding Harry Kane’s fitness and any late suspensions after both teams’ dramatic quarter-final runs [2][5]. Key dependencies include confirmed line-ups for Bellingham, Foden and Vinícius Júnior, plus injury updates on Rodri and Declan Rice, whose absence could shift defensive stability [2]. A BBC News report confirms Argentina’s 3–1 quarter-final win over Switzerland, indicating attacking momentum but also potential fatigue that may suppress scoring in regulation [5]. Watch for pre-match press conferences on 14 July for definitive confirmation on key players, as any withdrawal would drastically alter the exact-score probability landscape.

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Methodology

Football-specific comparison page for England vs. Argentina - Exact Score. Polymarket's live quote (Polygon order book) plus platform attributes for the three reference venues. Sports markets reward liquidity — Polymarket and Betfair are materially deeper than Kalshi (US-focused) or Manifold (play-money).

Resolution & payout

Sports markets typically settle on official final-whistle plus league confirmation. Polymarket uses UMA Optimistic Oracle with a source URL per contract — usually official league data feeds or ESPN/Soccerway. Two-hour dispute window, then smart-contract payout in USDC.

FAQ

When do sports markets resolve?

Typically within hours of the official final whistle. Polymarket uses UMA Optimistic Oracle with source URLs pointing at official league data feeds — e.g. the Premier League for EPL markets, UEFA for Champions League, FIFA for World Cup.

What are live sports odds on Polymarket?

Some top-tier matches stay open during play — you can trade the half-time probability in the 70th minute. Polymarket mid-prices update second-by-second; any frontend mirroring the order book shows the same movement.

Which sports markets are available?

Football (soccer) dominates — Champions League, World Cup, Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga — followed by NFL, NBA, tennis Grand Slams, Formula 1, boxing/MMA. Resolution via official league source confirmation.

How fast do sports winnings settle?

Once the official league outcome is logged in the UMA Oracle (typically 1-2 hours after the final whistle), Polymarket's smart contract triggers USDC payout. To your wallet within minutes.

What's the difference between match odds and outright odds?

Match odds cover a single game ("Bayern beats BVB"). Outright odds are long-term aggregates ("Bayern wins the league"). Outright markets have deeper liquidity; match markets have faster resolution.