Resolution criteria
This market resolves to YES if England striker Harry Kane scores at least one goal against Argentina in their FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final match, scheduled for Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Otherwise, this market resolves to NO.
Specific rules for resolution:
Active Play Only: Goals scored during regulation time (90 minutes plus injury/stoppage time) and extra time (if played) count.
Penalty Shootouts: Goals scored during a post-match penalty shootout to decide which team advances do not count toward this market.
Own Goals: Own goals (goals accidentally scored by Kane into England's own net) do not count.
Participation: If Harry Kane does not play any minutes in the match (e.g., due to injury, benching, or suspension), this market resolves to NO.
Rescheduling: If the match is postponed, the market will remain open and resolve based on the rescheduled match, provided it is played by July 22, 2026. If the match is canceled or postponed indefinitely beyond that date, the market will resolve to N/A.
Source of Truth: Resolution will be determined using official match statistics from FIFA.com or another reputable sports news outlet (e.g., ESPN, Sky Sports, etc) if FIFA's official data is unavailable.
Background
England and Argentina set up a historic semi-final clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Atlanta after both teams survived extra-time quarter-final matches. England captain Harry Kane has been a pivotal part of the Three Lions' tournament run, contributing 6 goals to his team's campaign as they look to reach the World Cup final on July 19. This semi-final marks the first competitive meeting between the two long-standing football rivals since 2005.