Chainlink has secured deals to provide its oracle infrastructure for two FIFA World Cup 2026 prediction market platforms: official partner ADI Predictstreet and challenger Myriad. Both platforms will use Chainlink to automate market settlement for the 104-match tournament, aiming for faster, more reliable payouts. Myriad has launched a $100,000 trading contest to attract fans.
2026 World Cup tournament format
- ▪Challenger prediction market platform Myriad has also adopted Chainlink's oracle infrastructure for its 2026 World Cup markets
- ▪The 2026 World Cup will feature 48 teams competing in 104 matches across 16 host cities in Canada, Mexico, and the US
- ▪Both platforms will use Chainlink's technology to automate market settlement, aiming for faster payouts and fewer disputes compared to manual methods
- ▪Myriad is running a $100,000 trading competition on its World Cup markets to attract users
- ▪ADI Predictstreet, the official prediction market partner of the FIFA World Cup 2026, has adopted Chainlink as its exclusive oracle provider
France as tournament favorite
- ▪In a poll of BBC Sport pundits, France was the most frequent pick to win the World Cup with 9 votes
- ▪Pundits cited France's attacking firepower as a key strength but noted that avoiding internal conflict would be crucial for their success
England squad strength
- ▪Pundits noted England's strengths include individual quality and a strong midfield, but expressed concerns about the team's defense
- ▪England was the second-most popular pick among BBC pundits, with 7 votes to win the tournament
Spain contender status
- ▪Pundits suggested Spain's ball-retention style would be an advantage in humid conditions, though some questioned their squad depth
- ▪Spain was identified by multiple pundits as a main contender, with Micah Richards predicting them to win
Scotland group stage prospects
- ▪Pundits believe Scotland's ability to advance from their group depends on winning their first match against Haiti
- ▪Scotland's group also includes Brazil and Morocco, who are considered strong teams
Pundit predictions consensus
- ▪Some pundits suggested a surprise team like Morocco or Norway could perform well in the tournament
- ▪Besides the top three picks, pundits also named Brazil, Argentina, and Portugal as major contenders for the World Cup title
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