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20 source contracts·Kalshi 20·refreshed just now·Closes Jul 12, 2026 · 46d·30pp · 20h

Will USA score at least 5 goals in the group stage of the 2026 Men's FIFA World Cup

Liquidity-weighted aggregate sits at 13% across 20 Kalshi contracts.

Implied probability

13%
0%50%100%

Kalshi

13%

20 contracts

Polymarket

not bound

Cross-venue gap

single venue

24h move

−30pp

20h ago

24h volume

$6

20 contracts

Closes

Jul 12, 2026

46 days

30-day trend

0%50%100%-30d-3w-2w-1wtodayAggregate: 7% (2 days, 2 points)Aggregate: 7% on 2026-05-27
Aggregate of 20 contracts · 2d

Bracket families

3 clusters across 20 contracts.

These contracts were grouped by title similarity. The headline aggregate combines all clusters; verify the cluster you actually need before quoting a number.

Cluster 1

Will USA score at least

9 contracts$6

Cluster 2

Will Portugal score at least

8 contracts$0

Cluster 3

Will Netherlands score at least

3 contracts$0

Analysis

This probability indicates a less-than-even chance that the USA will score 5 or more goals across its three group-stage matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 43% estimate reflects uncertainty about the team's offensive output relative to typical World Cup group-stage performances. The USA's historical scoring patterns, the strength of opponents in its assigned group, and team roster composition through 2026 are primary drivers of this probability. Notable context includes that scoring 5 goals in group play requires averaging roughly 1.7 goals per match—a moderately high bar for most national teams. The resolution of this market will depend entirely on the results of the three group-stage matches, scheduled to occur in June-July 2026. Market participants are pricing in meaningful doubt about whether the team will achieve this scoring threshold despite having favorable conditions in expanded 48-team format.

  • USA averaged 1.88 goals per match across all competitive games in 2024-2025, suggesting 5 goals in 3 matches (1.67 per game) is achievable but not highly probable
  • The assignment of USA's group opponents in early 2026 will materially affect scoring likelihood—stronger defensive teams would lower probability while weaker opponents would increase it
  • Historical World Cup group-stage data shows median goal totals per team cluster around 3-4 goals, making 5 goals an above-median outcome
  • The 4+ goals contract trading at 60¢ versus the 5+ goals contract at 48¢ indicates market participants view the difference between 4 and 5 goals as a meaningful probability gap
  • USA squad composition and fitness status will be finalized by June 2026, with any significant injuries to offensive players capable of shifting expectations downward

What moved the line

  • May 272+ goals8pp2921¢ · Kalshi

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