The British Prime Minister is reportedly ready to declare a bank holiday if England wins the FIFA World Cup, a trophy the nation hasn’t lifted since 1966.
Trading volumes tied to World Cup outcomes have surpassed $2 billion across major prediction platforms.
Prediction markets go full stadium mode
England’s 3-2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16 at Estadio Azteca triggered roughly $57 million in trading volume on Polymarket for that single match alone.
Across Polymarket and Kalshi combined, the England-Mexico game generated nearly $460 million in total trading activity.
