Senegal vs. Iraq - Exact Score

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Market context

The upcoming FIFA World Cup fixture sees Senegal, the African powerhouse, face Iraq at Toronto Stadium on 26 June 2026, with the market betting on an exact final score after 90 minutes of regulation. Senegal enters as the clear favourite, having qualified for four World Cups including a quarter-final run in 2002, while Iraq remains the underdog with limited recent top-tier exposure against elite African sides. Historical head-to-head data shows Senegal dominating recent encounters, winning four of the last five matches with an average of 1.6 points per game, suggesting a high probability of a low-scoring, controlled victory rather than a chaotic shootout.

The current crowd-implied probability of 4% for a specific exact score reflects a consensus leaning toward a narrow Senegal win, likely 1-0 or 2-0, but value may sit contrarianly on a higher-scoring outcome if Iraq’s defensive frailties are exposed. Traders should monitor pre-match line-up announcements and training reports, particularly Iraq’s recent session footage which highlighted tactical adjustments under coach Graham Arnold, as well as any late injury news for Senegal’s Premier League stars like Sadio Mané. Recent coverage from FIFA’s official match centre confirms the Toronto Stadium venue and 19:00 local start time, while Fox Sports odds indicate Senegal is heavily favoured at -442, reinforcing the market’s directional bias toward a disciplined African victory.

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Methodology

Methodologically we separate two layers: the live probability (Polymarket mid-price) and the platform attributes (fee, KYC, settlement currency, payment rails). The odds column is filled only where we have clean data — that avoids the made-up numbers that get a network demoted when search engines cross-check against the source venue.

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.

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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.