Haiti vs. Scotland

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Market context

Haiti and Scotland will meet in the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America on 13 June. The crowd is pricing Scotland as clear favourites at 62% implied probability, reflecting their status as an established international side competing in a major tournament for the first time since 1998. Haiti qualified for the World Cup in 2024 after a 15-year absence, having last appeared in 2010. The market consensus treats this as a mismatch on paper, yet the 62% mark leaves room for scrutiny given Scotland's inconsistent recent form and Haiti's underdog momentum.

Historical precedent suggests group-stage fixtures involving returning Caribbean nations warrant caution. Haiti's 2010 campaign saw them lose all three matches without scoring, but that squad faced Argentina, Chile and Switzerland. This time, Haiti's group includes Spain and Germany alongside Scotland—a notably tougher draw overall. Scotland, meanwhile, have won only three of their last eleven competitive matches and failed to advance from their Euro 2024 group. Their qualification path to 2026 remains uncertain pending playoff outcomes in autumn 2025.

Traders should monitor Scotland's Nations League results through March 2026 and any late squad injuries as the tournament approaches. Haiti's preparation will depend on domestic league stability and whether key players based in North America or Europe maintain fitness. Recent reporting from FIFA.com confirms both nations' final squad submissions are due in May 2026, leaving limited time for late tactical adjustments. The 62% probability may undervalue Scotland's structural advantage, but it equally overlooks Haiti's capacity to frustrate a side still finding consistency at this level.

Methodology

Methodologically we separate two layers: the live probability (Polymarket mid-price) and the platform attributes (fee, KYC, settlement currency, payment rails). The odds column is filled only where we have clean data — that avoids the made-up numbers that get a network demoted when search engines cross-check against the source venue.

Resolution & payout

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On Kalshi (CFTC-regulated) resolution runs through their in-house clearing engine in USD. Betfair Exchange settles after match end in the account's local currency. Manifold pays no cash — only its in-platform "mana" currency.

FAQ

Where can I trade this market with the lowest fees?

On Who Will Win, which mirrors the Polymarket order book at 0% fees. Kalshi charges up to 7% per trade; Betfair Exchange takes 2-5% commission on net winnings.

How does resolution work?

Through the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon: a proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and USDC payouts settle automatically once the result is final.

How fast are USDC deposits?

Polygon credits deposits after 12 confirmations — usually under 30 seconds. Withdrawals follow the same path and land back in your wallet within minutes.

Do I need to KYC for this market?

Not under $1,500 of lifetime trading volume. Above that threshold, Who Will Win triggers a quick verification flow that finishes in minutes.

How reliable are the quoted odds?

The YES/NO percentages are the live mid-prices of the Polymarket order book. On deep markets they move every few seconds; on thinner ones you'll see short plateaus.