SURPRISING FACT
Wissa’s goal was the first ever scored in the World Cup by the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The country has played only three other World Cup matches—in the 1974 tournament—and lost to Yugoslavia 9-0, Scotland 2-0 and Brazil 3-0.
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CONTRA
Another Polymarket bettor lost just under $1 million after betting $986,388 that Portugal and Congo would score more than a combined 2.5 goals in the match. The bet, which was listed with a 55% chance of winning, would have paid out $1.78 million.
BIG NUMBER
$4.4 billion. That’s how much research firm Eilers & Krejcik Gaming estimates will be wagered in the U.S. alone on the World Cup, the first tournament taking place when a clear majority of the U.S. population has legal access to sports betting. Dan Singer, head of McKinsey & Company’s Sports and Gaming practice, told the New York Times the amount of money being bet could reach the level of “eight to 10 Super Bowls.”
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FORBES VALUATION
Forbes ranks Ronaldo, among the world’s most famous athletes, as the highest-paid athlete globally. We estimated in May he made $300 million over the past 12 months and, in 2020, became the first active team-sport athlete to surpass $1 billion in career earnings.
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further reading
ForbesCape Verde’s Shocking Tie With Spain Cost Polymarket Bettor $1 MillionBy Mary Whitfill RoeloffsForbesThe Highest-Paid Players At The 2026 World CupBy Brett Knight