Resolution criteria

This market resolves to YES if at least one of the following players makes an official appearance (enters the field of play as a starting player or a substitute) in at least one match of the 2030 FIFA World Cup:

• Lionel Messi (Argentina)

• Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)

• Neymar (Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior) (Brazil)

If none of these three players make an official on-field appearance during the tournament, the market resolves to NO.

Additional Details:

• Official Appearance: Being named on the bench as an unused substitute does not count. The player must physically enter the pitch during active match play.

• Centenary Matches: The 2030 World Cup is scheduled to feature three opening centenary matches in South America (hosted by Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay). An appearance in one of these opening centenary matches counts as a tournament appearance.

• Qualifying Matches: Matches played during the World Cup qualification stages do not count toward this market. Only the main tournament matches count.

• Source of Truth: Resolution will be verified using official FIFA match reports on the FIFA official website. If official FIFA reports are unavailable or disputed, consensus reports from major sports media outlets (e.g., ESPN, Sky Sports) will be used.

Background

During the 2026 World Cup, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo became the first players in history to participate in six different World Cups.

• Lionel Messi will be 43 years old during the 2030 tournament. In June 2026, he refused to rule out playing in 2030, noting that Argentina hosting an opening match on home soil is a major incentive.

• Cristiano Ronaldo will be 45 years old by the time the 2030 tournament begins.

• Neymar will be 38 years old in 2030. Following Brazil's exit from the 2026 World Cup in the Round of 16, there was intense speculation regarding his international retirement, though his long-term plans remain unconfirmed.

The centennial 2030 FIFA World Cup will be co-hosted by Morocco, Portugal, and Spain, with three special celebratory opening matches held in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay.

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