Short Answer

The model sees potential mispricing in Group C Qualifiers, assigning Haiti a 100.0% probability versus the market's 0.0%, suggesting strong conviction that Haiti will qualify despite market consensus.

1. Market Behavior & Drivers

This market opened with a 68.0% probability for Scotland's qualification from Group C and traded within a wide range before closing near zero. The overall trend was downward, marked by extreme volatility. The contract price peaked at 84.0% early in the period but failed to hold gains, establishing resistance in the high 70s. Key support levels were breached first around the 65.0% mark and later at 49.0%, preceding a final collapse. Trading volume was highest during the sharpest price declines, suggesting strong conviction as the negative outcome became more certain.
The primary drivers of price action were a conflict between social media sentiment and on-field results. Two significant price spikes, a 25.0 percentage point gain on June 17 and a 10.0 point gain on June 21, were attributed to viral fan activity and social media engagement. These sentiment-driven rallies were erased by match outcomes. A 0-1 loss to Morocco on June 19 initiated a 13.0 point drop. The decisive move followed a 0-3 loss to Brazil, which triggered consecutive drops of 25.0 points on June 24 and 27.0 points on June 25. This final event drove the probability to 1.0%, reflecting the reality that Brazil and Morocco advanced from the group.
  • Since last update (~24h): Scotland's market probability fell 7.0pp, widening our edge by 11.3pp as the model rose 4.3pp.
  • Brazil and Morocco's qualification probabilities remained resolved at 100% for both model and market.
  • Haiti's probabilities remain 100% model vs. 0% market, now confirmed as resolved no.
  • Brazil and Morocco secured qualification, both topping Group C with seven points.
  • Haiti's World Cup qualification bid ended, finishing last in Group C.
  • Scotland, third in Group C, has an Opta-estimated 24.86% chance to advance.

Current Context

Brazil and Morocco secured Group C advancement as predicted. Brazil topped Group C with 7 points, identical to second-placed Morocco. Scotland finished third with 3 points, while Haiti placed last with 0 points [1][2][3][4]. Pre-tournament predictions from the Opta supercomputer had identified Brazil and Morocco as favorites to progress, estimating their qualification chances at 96.9% and 88.7% respectively [5].
Knockout stage pairings are set for Group C leaders. Brazil will play the runner-up of Group F, currently Japan, in the Round of 32 on June 29, 2026, at NRG Stadium in Houston [2][6][3][7]. Morocco will face the winner of Group F, currently the Netherlands, on the same date at Estadio Monterrey in Mexico [2][6][3][7]. Scotland's chances of advancing as one of the eight best third-placed teams were estimated at 24.86% by Opta after the conclusion of group matches [2][8][3].
Sources (8)
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  2. 2World Cup 2026 Group C final standings: Results and teams qualified for the round of 32 - AS USAen.as.com
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  8. 8World Cup 2026 Group C final standings: Results and teams qualified for the round of 32 - AS USAen.as.com

2. Price Chart

Historical Price (Probability)

Outcome probability
Date

3. Significant Price Movements

Notable price changes detected in the chart, along with research into what caused each movement.

📉 June 25, 2026: 27.0pp drop

Price decreased from 35.0% to 8.0%

Outcome: Scotland

What happened: The primary driver of the price movement was Scotland's 0-3 loss to Brazil in their final FIFA World Cup Group C match on June 25, 2026 (GMT) [1][2][3]. This defeat severely diminished Scotland's chances of qualifying for the round of 32, leading to significant doubt from the team and an Opta assessment placing their qualification probability at 42% [2][4][5]. Social media activity, characterized by widespread despondency and criticism of the team's performance, coincided with the news but primarily reflected the direct impact of the match result [6][7][8][9]. Therefore, social media was mostly noise, reflecting public sentiment rather than driving the initial market movement.

📉 June 24, 2026: 25.0pp drop

Price decreased from 74.0% to 49.0%

Outcome: Scotland

What happened: The primary driver for the 25.0 percentage point drop in the "Scotland" outcome on June 24, 2026, was Scotland's 0-3 loss to Brazil in a FIFA World Cup Group C match [10][1][2]. This defeat significantly damaged Scotland's chances of progressing to the Round of 32, creating uncertainty about their qualification [11][12][13]. This news, reported by traditional media outlets, directly impacted the perceived likelihood of Scotland's success in the qualifiers. Based on the provided information, social media was irrelevant to this price movement.

📈 June 21, 2026: 10.0pp spike

Price increased from 64.0% to 74.0%

Outcome: Scotland

What happened: The primary driver of the price spike was a significant, viral social media phenomenon encompassing widespread fan activity. During the week of June 21, 2026, an estimated 30,000 to 50,000 Scottish fans created a "viral social media phenomenon" in Boston, characterized by widespread celebration and engagement with local authorities, despite Scotland having no "Group C Qualifier" match on June 21 itself [14][15][16][17]. This surge of highly visible national enthusiasm and positive sentiment appeared to coincide with the price move [14]. Social media was a primary driver of this sentiment-based market movement.

📉 June 19, 2026: 13.0pp drop

Price decreased from 78.0% to 65.0%

Outcome: Scotland

What happened: The primary driver of the 13.0 percentage point drop in the "Scotland" prediction market on June 19, 2026, was Scotland's 0-1 loss to Morocco in their FIFA World Cup Group C match [18][19][20]. This decisive outcome directly impacted Scotland's qualification prospects. While the "Tartan Army" maintained a strong social media presence and generated significant user-generated content during the group stage, the provided information does not detail specific social media activity that directly led to or coincided with this particular price movement [21]. Therefore, social media was mostly noise or irrelevant as a direct driver for this specific price drop, which was fundamentally caused by the game's result.

📈 June 17, 2026: 25.0pp spike

Price increased from 53.0% to 78.0%

Outcome: Scotland

What happened: The primary driver of the price movement was a massive spike in social media engagement surrounding Scottish football fans during the FIFA World Cup group stage in June 2026 [21]. Viral "Tartan Buzz" content, including hashtags like #TartanArmy (over 180 million impressions) and #NoScotlandNoParty (over 65 million views), generated significant user-generated content [21]. This widespread social activity, which likely coincided with Scotland's initial Group C matches against Haiti (June 14) and leading into their match against Morocco (June 19), appeared to LEAD or COINCIDE with increased positive sentiment and market confidence in Scotland's qualifier prospects [21]. Social media was a primary driver of this price move.
Sources (21)
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  11. 11Scotland fans face anxious World Cup wait after bruising Brazil defeatbbc.com
  12. 12Fifa World Cup: Vinicius Jr stops fun and leaves Scotland down... but are they out? - BBC Sportbbc.co.uk
  13. 13Scotland 0-3 Brazil: Steve Clarke, Andy Robertson and John McGinn admit 2026 World Cup round of 32 hopes may be over | Football News | Sky Sportsskysports.com
  14. 1430,000 Scottish Descend on Boston for World Cup–And the Amazing Viral Videos Remind Us We're All Neighborsgoodnewsnetwork.org
  15. 15World Cup 2026: Scotland's Boston love affair one for the ages - BBCbbc.com
  16. 16Scotland fans have descended on Boston for the World Cup, and bars are struggling to keep uphalifax.citynews.ca
  17. 17Scotland | FIFA World Cup 2026™fifa.com
  18. 18Scotland edged out by Morocco in tense Group C clash in Boston - Scottish FAscottishfa.co.uk
  19. 19Scotland 0 - 1 Morocco - Match Report & Highlightsskysports.com
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  21. 21THE „TARTAN BUZZ“ EFFECT: HOW SCOTTISH FOOTBALL FANS ARE REWRITING THE BLUEPRINT FOR USA-SCOTLAND TOURISM AT WORLD CUP 2026 | 3CON Newsroom3con.eu

4. Market Data

Contract Snapshot

This contract resolves to "Yes" if Haiti qualifies from Group C for the Round of 32 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and "No" if they do not. The market opened on December 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, and will close after the results are declared, or by June 25, 2026, at 10:23 AM EDT, with payouts occurring 9 minutes after closing. Outcomes are verified using ESPN and FIFA as official sources.

Market Discussion

Traders are actively discussing Scotland's chances of qualifying, despite the market context indicating Haiti. One viewpoint argues that Scotland is already eliminated, questioning why the market hasn't paid out. The opposing view contends that Scotland still has a path to qualification, albeit a very narrow one, dependent on a complex set of results from other group matches, notably Austria winning by two or more goals against Algeria, and other specific outcomes in Groups G, H, and K to secure a top-8 spot on goal difference. There is no consensus, with the outcome for Scotland hinging on pending results from other teams.

5. Trader Dashboard

This scorecard was computed Jun 27, 2026 and may not reflect current market conditions.

trader_dashboard_lean_v1.8 · computed Jun 27, 2026

6. How did the on-field performance of Brazil and Morocco compare across key offensive and defensive metrics during the group stage?

Brazil Goal Difference+6 (Brazil) [1][2][3]
Morocco Shots in 30 mins (H2H)12 shots (Morocco) [4][5][6][7]
Brazil Goals Conceded1 goal (Brazil) [1][2][8]
Brazil topped Group C, despite Morocco's equally strong point tally. Both Brazil and Morocco finished the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group C with 7 points, each achieving two wins and one draw. Brazil secured the top position due to a superior goal difference of +6, compared to Morocco's +3 [1][2][3].
Offensively, Brazil outscored Morocco, but Morocco showed strong attacking intent in their direct encounter. Brazil netted 7 goals during the group stage, while Morocco scored 6 goals [1][2][8]. In their 1-1 head-to-head match, Morocco displayed significant attacking intent early on, registering 12 shots in the first 30 minutes and achieving a higher expected goals (xG) value of 1.33, against Brazil's 0.99 [4][5][6][7]. However, Brazil maintained greater overall ball possession (51%) and a higher pass completion rate (89%) in that encounter [4].
Defensively, Brazil demonstrated superior solidity throughout the group stage, conceding significantly fewer goals. Brazil allowed only 1 goal across the entire group stage, whereas Morocco conceded 3 goals [1][2][8]. During their direct match, Morocco recorded more successful tackles (18 vs 13), more blocks (6 vs 3), and forced 50 turnovers compared to Brazil's 41. Conversely, Brazil executed more clearances (23 vs 16) and applied 315 defensive pressures in the same game [4][5][6][7].
Sources (8)
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7. What critical in-game moments or tactical decisions led to Scotland and Haiti's failure to secure direct qualification?

Haiti Group C Finish4th place, 0 points [1][2]
Scotland Group C Finish3rd place, 3 points [1][2]
Scotland Goal Difference-3 [3][1]
Haiti's World Cup qualification bid ended without securing points. They finished last in Group C, placing 4th with 0 points from three losses, recording no wins or draws [1][2]. A key factor in their inability to gain points was a consistent failure to convert scoring opportunities throughout their matches. This included a notable late header by Frantzdy Pierrot in their game against Scotland [4][5][6][7].
Scotland's campaign faltered after an initial victory, preventing direct qualification. The team concluded Group C in 3rd place with 3 points, achieved through one win and two losses [1][2]. After defeating Haiti, Scotland experienced consecutive defeats, falling 0-1 to Morocco and 0-3 to Brazil [3][1]. These results led to a goal difference of -3, making their progression contingent on being one of the best third-placed teams [3][1].
Sources (7)
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  2. 2FIFA World Cup 2026, Group C points table — Morocco, Brazil progress to round of 32 - Sportstarsportstar.thehindu.com
  3. 3World Cup 2026: Ugly win has Scotland sitting pretty but what next? - BBC Sportbbc.co.uk
  4. 4Haiti 0-1 Scotland: John McGinn scores winner as Tartan Army end World Cup drought, top Group C - ESPNespn.co.uk
  5. 5Scotland earn win over Haiti on FIFA World Cup return - Scottish FAscottishfa.co.uk
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  7. 7World Cup 2026: Which teams have been eliminated? - ESPNespn.com

8. What specific results and tie-breakers in other groups determine whether Scotland advances as one of the best third-placed teams?

Scotland's Euro 2024 GroupGroup A (not Group C) [1][2][3]
Third-placed team advancementThird-placed teams from all six groups are ranked in a single table [4][5][6]
Primary ranking criteriaHigher points, then superior goal difference, then higher goals scored [4][5][6]
Scotland competed in Group A of Euro 2024. Scotland was placed in Group A for Euro 2024, not Group C, alongside Germany, Hungary, and Switzerland [1][2][3]. For teams finishing third in their respective groups, advancement to the knockout stage is determined by ranking all six third-placed teams from across the tournament's groups in a single comparative table [4][5][6].
Third-placed teams follow specific tie-breaking criteria. The ranking of these third-placed teams adheres to a precise order of criteria [4][5][6][7]. Teams are first ranked by the highest number of points accumulated, followed by a superior goal difference, and then by a higher number of goals scored [4][5][6][7]. Should teams remain tied, the next criterion is a higher number of wins [4][5][6]. Further ties are broken by a lower disciplinary points total, where a yellow card counts as 1 point and a red card (including those from two yellow cards) counts as 3 points [4][5][6]. Finally, if teams are still level, their position in the overall European Qualifiers rankings is considered [4][5][6]. The pairings for the Round of 16 are also predetermined by UEFA based on the specific groups from which the best third-placed teams qualify [4][5][6][7].
Specific results for Scotland are not available. However, the provided research output does not contain the specific results, such as points, goal difference, or goals scored, for Scotland or any other third-placed team in Euro 2024. Due to this absence of data, it is not possible to determine Scotland's advancement using the outlined tie-breaking criteria based solely on the given information.
Sources (7)
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  4. 4Euro 2024: Understanding the third-place teams table - BBC Sportbbc.com
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9. What on-field events or team news correspond with the major price drops for Brazil's qualification odds on June 24-25?

Match ResultBrazil 3-0 Scotland (June 24, 2026) [1][2][3]
Qualification StatusGroup C Winners (confirmed June 24, 2026) [4][1][2][3]
Pre-match Qualification Probabilityapprox. 99% (prior to June 24 match) [5][6][4]
Brazil's decisive victory confirmed their World Cup qualification. The significant price drops for Brazil's qualification odds between June 24-25 were primarily driven by their conclusive 3-0 victory over Scotland in their final Group C match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 24, 2026 [1][2][3]. This win officially confirmed Brazil's qualification as the winners of Group C, solidifying their advancement in the tournament [4][1][2][3].
Brazil's qualification odds were already exceptionally high. Prior to the June 24 match, Brazil possessed an estimated 99% probability of qualifying [5][6][4]. Consequently, the observed price drops reflected the final confirmation of their top-place finish, rather than a dramatic change in their ability to qualify for the tournament [5][6][4].
Star players notably returned and performed well. The victory was also notable for the return of star player Neymar, who played his first minutes for Brazil in nearly three years [7]. Additionally, Vinícius Júnior delivered a standout performance, scoring twice in the match [7].
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  2. 2Vinicius nets twice and Neymar returns as Brazil ease by Scotland | World Cup 2026 News | Al Jazeeraaljazeera.com
  3. 3Brazil vs Scotland World Cup Group C: 3-0 result, recap | Miami Heraldmiamiherald.com
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  7. 7Neymar's emotional return | Brazil 3-0 Scotland | FIFA World Cup 2026fifa.com

10. How do the potential Round of 32 opponents from Group F compare as matchups for Morocco and Brazil?

Brazil Round of 32 MatchVs Japan on June 29, 2026 [1][2][3][4]
Morocco Round of 32 MatchVs Netherlands on June 29, 2026 [1][2][5][4]
Group Standings (Brazil & Netherlands)Brazil 1st in Group C with 7 points [3][6][7]; Netherlands 1st in Group F with 7 points [1][8][9]
Brazil and Morocco face Group F opponents in Round of 32. Brazil, as the winner of Group C, is scheduled to play Japan, the runner-up of Group F, in the Round of 32. This match is set to take place on June 29, 2026 [1][2][3][4]. Similarly, Morocco, which finished as the runner-up in Group C, will face the Netherlands, the winner of Group F, on the same date, June 29, 2026 [1][2][5][4].
Group C and Group F determined these knockout stage pairings. In the final group standings, the Netherlands secured the top spot in Group F with 7 points, followed by Japan in second place with 5 points [1][8][9]. Brazil finished first in Group C with 7 points, while Morocco also earned 7 points but placed second in Group C due to goal difference [3][6][7].
Current data does not assess the relative strength of opponents. The available research details these specific Round of 32 matchups and their preceding group stage results. However, it does not provide additional data points or information to compare the relative strength of these potential opponents for Morocco and Brazil.
Sources (9)
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  3. 32026 FIFA World Cup Group C - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
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11. What Could Change the Odds

Key Catalysts

Group C matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup concluded on June 24, 2026 [1][2][3]. Consequently, no Group C qualifier matches are scheduled for July 11, 2026 [1][2][3]. The 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament schedule as of June 2026 indicates that knockout stages are in progress by July 11, 2026, with no group stage matches occurring [4].
July 11, 2026, is instead the scheduled date for FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final matches, specifically Match 99 in Miami and Match 100 in Kansas City [5][6]. The premise of a Group C qualifier on this date is incorrect, meaning no market catalysts relate to that specific event [5][6]. Prediction markets would focus on the quarter-final participants and outcomes [5][6].

Key Dates & Catalysts

  • Expiration: July 11, 2026
  • Closes: July 11, 2026
Sources (6)
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13. Historical Resolutions

Historical Resolutions: 20 markets in this series

Outcomes: 11 resolved YES, 9 resolved NO

Recent resolutions:

  • KXWCGROUPQUAL-26L-PAN: NO (Jun 25, 2026)
  • KXWCGROUPQUAL-26K-NCL: NO (May 28, 2026)
  • KXWCGROUPQUAL-26K-JAM: NO (May 28, 2026)
  • KXWCGROUPQUAL-26K-COL: YES (Jun 24, 2026)
  • KXWCGROUPQUAL-26J-JOR: NO (Jun 25, 2026)