Prediction market platform Polymarket has officially removed its waiting list as of July 2026, enabling United States traders to register and access the platform immediately.
The move comes just ahead of major international sporting events, including the 2026 World Cup final.
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New users in qualifying jurisdictions can now trade real-time event contracts directly on Polymarket without prior waiting periods.
The update aligns with heightened trading activity surrounding the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain on July 19, 2026.
Market Pricing for the Final
According to market data from July 19, 2026, Spain entered the final as the favorite at $0.59 per share on Polymarket.
Defending champion Argentina traded at $0.41 per share.
Spain's pricing reflects its strong defensive performance, having conceded only one goal across six matches leading up to the final, as reported by CBS Sports.
Unlike traditional sportsbooks that set fixed odds, Polymarket operates a peer-to-peer network.
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Contract prices fluctuate based on real-time user trading activity, and winning contracts settle at $1.00 each upon market resolution, per platform documentation cited by AL.
com.
Event contracts on Polymarket are regulated in the U. S.
by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
Contracts available on the global site may differ in pricing and volume from those on the federally regulated U.
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S. application.
