Canada crushes Qatar 6-0 in historic World Cup opener as prediction markets see massive engagement

Canada crushes Qatar 6-0 in historic World Cup opener as prediction markets see massive engagement

Canada defeated Qatar 6-0 on June 18, securing the team's first-ever men's World Cup victory. Polymarket (Polygon-based prediction market) and Chiliz attracted massive engagement; signal of crypto-sports maturation with regulated players, differentiating from FTX-era failures.