Cape Verde's historic World Cup knockout run sparked a $4.7M Polymarket payout, spotlighting how crypto prediction markets are reshaping sports betting

Cabo Verde makes its World Cup debut against Saudi Arabia on June 26, 2026 as prediction markets see high trading volumes for Group H outcomes.

Cape Verde had some of the longest odds of the entire tournament heading into the World Cup, but are now on the cusp of making it to the knockout stage after sh