Argentina vs. Switzerland - Exact Score

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Market context

The upcoming FIFA World Cup quarterfinal pits Argentina against Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium on Saturday, July 11, 2026, with the match concluding at 01:00 UTC on July 12. This fixture determines the final score after 90 minutes of regulation plus stoppage time, excluding extra time and penalty shoot-outs. A power-user evaluating conditional order tools would programmatically model this market by setting triggers on the 10% crowd-implied probability for an exact score, treating the settlement window as a hard deadline for order execution.

Historical precedents frame how to interpret the current 10% probability for an exact score. Argentina are three-time World Cup champions, whereas Switzerland reached the quarter-finals for the first time since 1954 after defeating Colombia on penalties, marking a 72-year gap in their top-tier success [5][6]. Lionel Messi holds a dominant record against Switzerland across four previous encounters, including wins in 2012 and 2014, suggesting Argentina’s offensive strength often dictates tight scorelines rather than chaotic blowouts [9]. In similar knockout matches involving top European or South American sides, exact scores like 1-0 or 2-1 frequently dominate, aligning with the low probability assigned to any specific outcome.

Traders must monitor final squad announcements and injury updates released before the 21:00 ET kickoff, as these dependencies directly impact scoring catalysts. Recent form shows Argentina won their last two group stage matches, including a 3-1 victory over Jordan, while Switzerland’s defensive resilience was evident in their 0-0 draw against Colombia [3][8]. A conditional order bot would track Messi’s fitness status, given his 8 wins against 12 European nations in World Cups, as his availability is a primary variable for exact score resolution [7]. Any postponement would extend the market window, but cancellation would void the bet, requiring traders to verify official FIFA communications for schedule integrity.

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Methodology

We track Argentina vs. Switzerland - Exact Score across the five venues with material prediction-market liquidity. The probability shown is the live Polymarket mid; the comparison rows summarise how each venue treats the underlying contract — fees, KYC thresholds, settlement currency, deposit options. The highlighted row marks the cheapest route into Polymarket's order book.

Resolution & payout

At resolution the UMA oracle takes over: a proposer posts the outcome with a bond, any token holder can dispute within two hours. Without dispute the result is accepted and the smart contract distributes USDC instantly.

On Kalshi (CFTC-regulated) resolution runs through their in-house clearing engine in USD. Betfair Exchange settles after match end in the account's local currency. Manifold pays no cash — only its in-platform "mana" currency.

FAQ

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What's the difference between YES and NO shares?

A YES share pays $1.00 if the event happens, $0 otherwise. A NO share pays $1.00 if the event doesn't happen. The market price between 0¢ and 100¢ is the implied probability.

What does Polymarket cost to trade?

Polymarket itself charges 0% — the only cost is the Polygon network fee, typically under $0.01 per transaction. Off-chain venues like Kalshi or Betfair charge 2-7% commission.

How fast are USDC deposits?

Polygon credits deposits after 12 confirmations — usually under 30 seconds. Withdrawals follow the same path and land back in your wallet within minutes.

How reliable are the quoted odds?

The YES/NO percentages are the live mid-prices of the Polymarket order book. On deep markets they move every few seconds; on thinner ones you'll see short plateaus.