Resolution criteria

This market will resolve to YES if the final match of the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup (scheduled for July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium) is decided by a penalty shootout. This means the match must end in a draw after both regulation time (90 minutes plus stoppage time) and extra time (30 minutes plus stoppage time), with the tournament winner being determined by penalty kicks.

This market will resolve to NO if the final match is decided during regulation time or extra time without requiring a penalty shootout.

The official source of truth for this market will be the official match report published on the FIFA Official Website. If the 2026 tournament is canceled or the final match is not played, this market will resolve to N/A.

Background

The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup is jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, running from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

Historically, World Cup finals rarely go to penalty shootouts. In the history of the tournament, only three finals have been decided by penalties:

• 1994: Brazil defeated Italy (0–0 after extra time, 3–2 on penalties)

• 2006: Italy defeated France (1–1 after extra time, 5–3 on penalties)

• 2022: Argentina defeated France (3–3 after extra time, 4–2 on penalties)

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