France vs. Spain - Exact Score

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Market context

The 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final between France and Spain takes place on Bastille Day in Dallas, with the market pricing a specific exact score at 8% implied probability. This fixture pits the reigning World Cup finalists against the current European champions, a clash arriving one round earlier than many anticipated given both teams' status as tournament favourites [1]. France enters with five multi-goal wins in six matches, including a 2-0 dismantling of Morocco, while Spain secured a dramatic 2-1 quarter-final victory over Belgium thanks to Mikel Merino’s late heroics [1][2].

Historically, exact scores in high-stakes semi-finals between top-tier nations rarely materialise at 8% unless the matchup suggests a tight, low-scoring affair. Spain holds an overall head-to-head edge with 18 wins to France’s 13, yet France dominates in competitive fixtures with six wins against Spain’s four [7]. The last meeting in June 2025 saw Spain win 5–4 in the UEFA Nations League finals, a high-scoring outlier that contrasts sharply with France’s recent defensive solidity and Spain’s tendency for late, narrow victories [7][2]. In World Cup history, the two teams have met once, with France winning 3–1, suggesting a potential for a decisive but not necessarily goal-heavy result [7].

Traders should monitor final squad announcements for France, particularly any injury updates to key defenders, and Spain’s bench rotation strategy, as Merino’s impact from the bench has been decisive in two straight matches [2]. The match is scheduled for 3:00 PM ET on 14 July, with settlement based strictly on 90 minutes plus stoppage time, excluding extra time and penalties [4]. Any postponement will keep the market open until completion, but a cancellation without a make-up game would void the outcome [4]. Watch for pre-match press conferences on 13 July for confirmed line-ups, as any suspension or injury could shift the exact score probability significantly [9].

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Methodology

Football-specific comparison page for France vs. Spain - 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

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Can I import form data and lineups?

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