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World Cup: South Korea Stage of Elimination

Round of 32 37%

Group Stage 36%

Round of 16 19%

Quarterfinals 10%

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Round of 32 37%

Group Stage 36%

Round of 16 19%

Quarterfinals 10%

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Round of 32

$34 Vol.

37%

Group Stage

$3 Vol.

32%

Round of 16

$49 Vol.

26%

Quarterfinals

$107 Vol.

21%

Semifinals

$92 Vol.

3%

Final

$68 Vol.

2%

Champion

$678 Vol.

1%

This market will resolve according to the stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at which South Korea is eliminated. If South Korea wins the tournament, this market will resolve to 'Champion'. If South Korea is disqualified, withdraws, is removed from the tournament, or the tournament is partially completed and not finished for any reason, this market will resolve according to the furthest completed round reached by South Korea based on the best available official information. If the 2026 FIFA World Cup is cancelled in full, postponed after August 2, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to 'Other'. The resolution source for this market will be official information from FIFA; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.South Korea enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Group A alongside co-host Mexico, Czech Republic, and South Africa, with trader consensus reflecting modest expectations for deep progression. Recent squad announcements under coach Hong Myung-bo highlight an experienced core led by Son Heung-min, Kim Min-jae, and Lee Kang-in, yet multiple reports detail injury concerns and inconsistent club form affecting the spine of the team, including central midfield options. Pre-tournament friendlies produced a 5-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago and a 1-0 result against El Salvador, but a plantar injury sidelined defender Cho Yu-min just before the opener versus Czechia. These factors, combined with reliance on an aging captain and limited depth in top European leagues, align with implied probabilities favoring elimination by the Round of 32 or earlier while leaving room for advancement in a competitive but winnable group.

This market will resolve according to the stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at which South Korea is eliminated. If South Korea wins the tournament, this market will resolve to 'Champion'.
If South Korea is disqualified, withdraws, is removed from the tournament, or the tournament is partially completed and not finished for any reason, this market will resolve according to the furthest completed round reached by South Korea based on the best available official information.
If the 2026 FIFA World Cup is cancelled in full, postponed after August 2, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to 'Other'.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from FIFA; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$1,032
End Date
Jul 19, 2026
Market Opened
Jun 7, 2026, 12:59 PM ET
This market will resolve according to the stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at which South Korea is eliminated. If South Korea wins the tournament, this market will resolve to 'Champion'. If South Korea is disqualified, withdraws, is removed from the tournament, or the tournament is partially completed and not finished for any reason, this market will resolve according to the furthest completed round reached by South Korea based on the best available official information. If the 2026 FIFA World Cup is cancelled in full, postponed after August 2, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to 'Other'. The resolution source for this market will be official information from FIFA; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
This market will resolve according to the stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at which South Korea is eliminated. If South Korea wins the tournament, this market will resolve to 'Champion'. If South Korea is disqualified, withdraws, is removed from the tournament, or the tournament is partially completed and not finished for any reason, this market will resolve according to the furthest completed round reached by South Korea based on the best available official information. If the 2026 FIFA World Cup is cancelled in full, postponed after August 2, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to 'Other'. The resolution source for this market will be official information from FIFA; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.South Korea enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Group A alongside co-host Mexico, Czech Republic, and South Africa, with trader consensus reflecting modest expectations for deep progression. Recent squad announcements under coach Hong Myung-bo highlight an experienced core led by Son Heung-min, Kim Min-jae, and Lee Kang-in, yet multiple reports detail injury concerns and inconsistent club form affecting the spine of the team, including central midfield options. Pre-tournament friendlies produced a 5-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago and a 1-0 result against El Salvador, but a plantar injury sidelined defender Cho Yu-min just before the opener versus Czechia. These factors, combined with reliance on an aging captain and limited depth in top European leagues, align with implied probabilities favoring elimination by the Round of 32 or earlier while leaving room for advancement in a competitive but winnable group.

This market will resolve according to the stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at which South Korea is eliminated. If South Korea wins the tournament, this market will resolve to 'Champion'.
If South Korea is disqualified, withdraws, is removed from the tournament, or the tournament is partially completed and not finished for any reason, this market will resolve according to the furthest completed round reached by South Korea based on the best available official information.
If the 2026 FIFA World Cup is cancelled in full, postponed after August 2, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to 'Other'.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from FIFA; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$1,032
End Date
Jul 19, 2026
Market Opened
Jun 7, 2026, 12:59 PM ET
This market will resolve according to the stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at which South Korea is eliminated. If South Korea wins the tournament, this market will resolve to 'Champion'. If South Korea is disqualified, withdraws, is removed from the tournament, or the tournament is partially completed and not finished for any reason, this market will resolve according to the furthest completed round reached by South Korea based on the best available official information. If the 2026 FIFA World Cup is cancelled in full, postponed after August 2, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to 'Other'. The resolution source for this market will be official information from FIFA; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

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Frequently Asked Questions

"World Cup: South Korea Stage of Elimination" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 7 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Round of 32" at 37%, followed by "Group Stage" at 32%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 37¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 37% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

"World Cup: South Korea Stage of Elimination" is a newly created market on Polymarket, launched on Jun 7, 2026. As an early market, this is your opportunity to be among the first traders to set the odds and establish the market's initial price signals. You can also bookmark this page to track volume and trading activity as the market gains traction over time.

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The current frontrunner for "World Cup: South Korea Stage of Elimination" is "Round of 32" at 37%, meaning the market assigns a 37% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Group Stage" at 32%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

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