FIFA President Gianni Infantino's confirmation at the recent congress that Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup, playing all group-stage matches on US soil despite geopolitical tensions, has solidified trader consensus at 94.3% for no replacement, reflecting the organization's firm stance prioritizing qualification earned on the pitch. Italy's sports minister rejected a US envoy's proposal to swap in the four-time champions as "shameful" and inappropriate, while the US clarified no blanket ban on Iran's team—only barring individuals with IRGC ties—further diminishing replacement talk. UAE and Bolivia linger as low-probability AFC or CONMEBOL runners-up, but escalation of Middle East conflict, a last-minute Iranian boycott, or unprecedented FIFA intervention could challenge this dominance.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedNo Replacement 94.3%
Italy 3.6%
UAE <1%
Other <1%
$16,910 Vol.
$16,910 Vol.

No Replacement
94%

Italy
4%

UAE
1%

Other
<1%

Bolivia
<1%
No Replacement 94.3%
Italy 3.6%
UAE <1%
Other <1%
$16,910 Vol.
$16,910 Vol.

No Replacement
94%

Italy
4%

UAE
1%

Other
<1%

Bolivia
<1%
If an unlisted men’s national team is officially announced to replace Iran at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, this market will resolve to “Other”
If the 2026 FIFA World Cup is cancelled, postponed after December 31 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or there is no confirmation that any team will replace Iran within that timeframe, the corresponding market will resolve to “No Replacement”.
The primary resolution source for this market will be information from FIFA (https://www.fifa.com/), however a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.
Market Opened: Apr 24, 2026, 4:43 PM ET
Resolver
0x69c47De9D...If an unlisted men’s national team is officially announced to replace Iran at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, this market will resolve to “Other”
If the 2026 FIFA World Cup is cancelled, postponed after December 31 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or there is no confirmation that any team will replace Iran within that timeframe, the corresponding market will resolve to “No Replacement”.
The primary resolution source for this market will be information from FIFA (https://www.fifa.com/), however a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.
Resolver
0x69c47De9D...FIFA President Gianni Infantino's confirmation at the recent congress that Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup, playing all group-stage matches on US soil despite geopolitical tensions, has solidified trader consensus at 94.3% for no replacement, reflecting the organization's firm stance prioritizing qualification earned on the pitch. Italy's sports minister rejected a US envoy's proposal to swap in the four-time champions as "shameful" and inappropriate, while the US clarified no blanket ban on Iran's team—only barring individuals with IRGC ties—further diminishing replacement talk. UAE and Bolivia linger as low-probability AFC or CONMEBOL runners-up, but escalation of Middle East conflict, a last-minute Iranian boycott, or unprecedented FIFA intervention could challenge this dominance.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · Updated


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