On June 11, 2026, the 23rd FIFA World Cup—jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico—officially kicked off. The opening match took place at 3:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) on June 11 (3:00 AM Beijing Time on June 12) at the iconic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, featuring the host nation Mexico facing off against South Africa. This tournament sets several records: it’s the first time three countries have co-hosted, the first time the field has expanded to 48 teams, and a total of 104 matches will be played—making it the largest World Cup ever. The final will be held on July 19 in New York/New Jersey, with the tournament spanning nearly 40 days.
The World Cup is not only a global celebration for soccer fans but also a major stage for prediction markets in the crypto industry. As the tournament begins, Gate, the first centralized exchange to integrate with Polymarket, has launched a dedicated World Cup section and kicked off the "Green Pitch Prophet" prediction season, seamlessly blending soccer excitement with crypto-powered forecasting.
Gate Prediction Market Launches World Cup Section: One-Stop Match Forecasting
Three Core Sections for Instant Tournament Insights
After upgrading the Gate App to version v8.22 or later, users can access the newly launched World Cup section through the "Prediction Market" entry point. This dedicated area features three main sections:
- Match Schedule: Provides a complete overview of group stage fixtures, helping users stay up-to-date with the tournament’s progress.
- Standings: Offers real-time updates on group stage points and qualification scenarios, so users can track which teams are advancing.
- Events: Aggregates all World Cup-related prediction market events, covering everything from the championship race and individual match outcomes to the Golden Boot and more.
Additionally, the section introduces a match calendar and reminder feature. The system will send notifications via in-app messages and App Push 10 minutes before each match begins. Users on iOS 16.1 and above can also enable system-level Live Activities, ensuring they never miss a key showdown.
Green Pitch Prophet: 500,000 USDT Prize Pool Prediction Season
Event Timeline and Total Prize Pool
Gate is also launching the "Green Pitch Prophet: World Cup Prediction Season" event, running from June 4, 2026, 08:00 UTC to July 21, 2026, 08:00 UTC, covering the entire World Cup period. The total prize pool exceeds 500,000 USDT, including prediction market vouchers, USDT rewards, trading rebates, and limited-edition soccer-themed merchandise. Participants can also compete for leaderboard prizes, championship prediction pools, and exclusive VIP jersey gift boxes.
What Can You Predict? From Champions to Golden Boot Winners
The Gate World Cup prediction market covers a wide range of scenarios:
Champion Prediction — According to the latest Polymarket pricing data, France and Spain are tied as favorites with a 16% chance each to win the title, followed by England at 11%, Portugal at 10%, Argentina at 9%, and Brazil at 8%. Gate has also rolled out smart monitoring features that automatically track strategy shifts among "smart money" and whale users, highlighting trending market opportunities and delivering sharper insights for participants.
Individual Match Outcomes — All 104 World Cup matches are open for result predictions, from the group stage all the way to the final.
Golden Boot/Golden Ball — Individual awards like top scorer and best player are also hot topics in the prediction market. Looking back at previous tournaments: Ronaldo scored 8 goals in 2002, James Rodríguez netted 6 in 2014, and Mbappé tallied 8 in 2022. Who will claim the Golden Boot this time? The market continues to price the contenders in real time.
How to Participate: Three Simple Steps
Getting involved in Gate’s World Cup prediction event is easy:
- Sign Up: Visit the Gate "Green Pitch Prophet" event page and click "Join Now" to complete your registration.
- Claim Experience Ticket: After signing up, you can claim a prediction market experience ticket. Every participant receives one free prediction ticket.
- Place Your Prediction: Use USDT to purchase prediction contracts (Yes/No contracts), with a minimum order of 1.5 USDT and at least 6 shares per contract.
Why Prediction Markets and the World Cup Are a Perfect Match
Prediction markets harness the collective intelligence of countless participants, translating public sentiment about match outcomes into tradable price signals. The time-sensitive and highly engaging nature of sports events makes them a natural fit for prediction market pricing. As of early June, the "2026 World Cup Champion" market on Polymarket alone has seen total trading volume surpass $908 million, making it the largest single event in sports prediction markets. Every match result, every goal, and every advancement is priced in real time—this is the core appeal of prediction markets.
Conclusion
With the 2026 World Cup about to begin, Gate—the first centralized exchange to integrate with Polymarket—has launched a dedicated World Cup section in its prediction market and kicked off the "Green Pitch Prophet" prediction season, featuring a prize pool of over 500,000 USDT. By upgrading your app to version v8.22 or later, you can join in champion predictions, match result forecasts, Golden Boot picks, and more—all in one seamless experience that combines live match tracking with market participation. The World Cup is here—have you made your prediction?
World Cup Prediction FAQ
Q1: What are the requirements to participate in Gate’s World Cup predictions?
A: Users need to upgrade the Gate App to version v8.22 or later and complete the event registration to participate. New users making their first prediction are also eligible for additional rewards.
Q2: What asset is used for prediction market transactions?
A: All prediction contracts are purchased and settled in USDT. Please ensure your account has sufficient USDT balance before participating.
Q3: How are leaderboard points calculated?
A: Leaderboard points are based on a combination of prediction accuracy and cumulative points. The top-ranked participants will receive 6,000 USDT, a limited-edition World Cup jersey gift box, and exclusive Gate 13th anniversary merchandise.
Q4: When can I view prediction results?
A: After each match concludes, the prediction market will settle based on the actual outcome. Users can click the wallet icon in the lower-right corner of the Polymarket page to view their current positions, active orders, and historical transaction records.
