Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via World Cup 2026 Favorites) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
99% | 1% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | Trade this market → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
99% | 1% | 0% | Geo-blocked in US/UK/EU | USDC, on-chain | Trade this market → |
Kalshi kalshi.com |
— | — | Up to 7% per trade | US-only, KYC required | USD | Trade this market → |
Betfair Exchange betfair.com |
— | — | 2-5% commission | Full KYC from first trade | GBP / EUR | Trade this market → |
Manifold Markets manifold.markets |
— | — | Play-money (mana) | None — play-money | Mana (no cash-out) | Trade this market → |
Outcome probabilities
Current market-implied probability for each outcome, from the live order book.
| Outcome | Probability |
|---|---|
| 1450+ | 99% |
| 1460+ | 4% |
| 1490+ | 3% |
| 1480+ | 2% |
| 1470+ | 2% |
| 1500+ | 1% |
| 1520+ | 0% |
Market context
OpenAI’s next GPT model must debut on the Arena.AI Text Leaderboard and immediately hit a defined score threshold to trigger a “Yes” in this market, which currently sits at a 3% crowd-implied probability. The bar is high: the model must be officially attributed to OpenAI, carry “GPT” in its name, and achieve the required performance within 24 hours of its first leaderboard appearance.
Historically, OpenAI’s frontier releases have rarely debuted with instant top-tier scores on crowd-battle arenas. GPT-5.5 Pro currently holds 98/100 on the Swfte AI leaderboard as of July 2026, while GPT-5.6 New also scores 98, suggesting incremental rather than explosive gains [3]. Past GPT entries like GPT-5.4 (High) and GPT-5.5 show modest win rates in agent arenas, hovering around 6.6–6.7%, indicating that sudden dominance on Text Arena is uncommon without extensive pre-release tuning [6].
Traders should monitor OpenAI’s official announcement channels and developer forums for any surprise model drops in the coming months, as no GPT-6 or GPT-5.7 has been confirmed as of early July 2026. A sudden listing on arena.ai/leaderboard/text with a score above the threshold would be the sole catalyst; until then, the 3% probability reflects skepticism about an immediate breakout debut [2].
Methodology
Football-specific comparison page for Next GPT Model: Text Arena Debut?. 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.
- Can I bet on individual matches?
- Yes, Polymarket lists every major Premier League / Champions League / World Cup match as its own market. Liquidity varies — top matches like El Clásico or a semi-final often have six-figure pools, lower-league games closer to three-figure.
- 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.
- 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.
- Can I import form data and lineups?
- This page shows the live Polymarket quote as an implied probability. Form data and lineups must be researched separately via sports data providers (e.g. Soccerway, ESPN, FBref) — we surface the market probability, not the sport analysis.
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