France’s surprise World Cup elimination delivered a favorable result for sportsbooks after Spain defeated the favorites 2-0 in the semifinal.

France faces Spain in a World Cup semifinal with implications for fan tokens, prediction markets, and the growing intersection of sports and crypto.

Spain leads France 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup semifinal, stunning Mbappé and reshuffling crypto prediction markets and sports betting platforms worldwide.

France’s World Cup exit was a big win for sportsbooks, with Kylian Mbappe’s side being the most bet-on team to win the tournament.