Nathaniel PopperJun 16, 2026 – 10.27amNew York | A single trader on Polymarket lost nearly $US1 million ($1.4 million) when Cape Verde fought Spain to a stunning draw on Monday (Tuesday AEST) in one of the most unlikely outcomes in recent World Cup history, powered by a 40-year-old goalkeeper who left the pitch in tears.The losing bettor had wagered on what oddsmakers saw as a nearly certain Spanish win, according to trading records from Polymarket, one of the largest prediction market exchanges.BloombergSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles