Spain vs. Argentina - Second Half Result

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Market context

The FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Spain and Argentina concluded on 19 July 2026 with a 1–0 victory for Spain in extra time, meaning the second-half regular-play result was a 0–0 draw. Ferrán Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute, well after the settlement window for second-half regular play closed at the 90-minute mark plus stoppage time [1][2].

Historically, finals where the only goal arrives in extra time consistently show a 0–0 second-half regular result, aligning with the current 0% crowd-implied probability for a Spain second-half win. In the 2022 final, Argentina and France also finished 0–0 at the 90-minute mark before extra-time drama, reinforcing that late winners do not retroactively alter second-half outcomes [5]. Argentina’s inability to register a single shot during normal time further underscores the defensive stalemate that defined the second half of regular play [5][9].

Traders should note that the market settled as a Draw, as neither side scored more goals in the second half of regular play plus stoppage time. Key catalysts included Enzo Fernández’s second yellow card reducing Argentina to 10 players, which shifted pressure to Spain but did not yield a second-half goal [8]. With the match already completed and the sole goal occurring in extra time, no further announcements or line-up changes can affect the outcome [3][4].

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Methodology

Football-specific comparison page for Spain vs. Argentina - Second Half Result. 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.

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.

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.