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Which team will replace Iran at FIFA World Cup?

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Which team will replace Iran at FIFA World Cup?

No Replacement 85.6%

Italy 14.6%

UAE 4.0%

Other <1%

Polymarket

$31,131 Vol.

No Replacement 85.6%

Italy 14.6%

UAE 4.0%

Other <1%

Polymarket

$31,131 Vol.

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No Replacement

$8,403 Vol.

86%

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Italy

$15,736 Vol.

10%

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UAE

$2,991 Vol.

4%

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Other

$2,310 Vol.

1%

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Bolivia

$1,691 Vol.

<1%

This market will resolve in favor of the men’s national team that is confirmed by FIFA to replace the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (IR) at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. If an unlisted men’s national team is officially announced to replace Iran at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, this market will resolve to “Other” If the 2026 FIFA World Cup is cancelled, postponed after December 31 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or there is no confirmation that any team will replace Iran within that timeframe, the corresponding market will resolve to “No Replacement”. The primary resolution source for this market will be information from FIFA (https://www.fifa.com/), however a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.FIFA's consistent affirmations that Iran will compete as scheduled represent the primary driver behind traders' overwhelming preference for no replacement at the 2026 World Cup. Despite geopolitical tensions and a U.S. envoy's proposal to insert Italy, the governing body has repeatedly rejected any substitution, citing Iran's earned AFC qualification spot and secured participation logistics including visas. Italian officials have dismissed the notion outright as inappropriate and contrary to on-pitch merit. Should Iran withdraw, FIFA rules point to the UAE as the highest-ranked non-qualified Asian side, yet recent statements from FIFA president Gianni Infantino reinforce the status quo. Limited upside remains for alternatives only if fresh conflict escalation forces an abrupt exit before the June kickoff.

This market will resolve in favor of the men’s national team that is confirmed by FIFA to replace the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (IR) at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

If an unlisted men’s national team is officially announced to replace Iran at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, this market will resolve to “Other”

If the 2026 FIFA World Cup is cancelled, postponed after December 31 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or there is no confirmation that any team will replace Iran within that timeframe, the corresponding market will resolve to “No Replacement”.

The primary resolution source for this market will be information from FIFA (https://www.fifa.com/), however a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.
Volume
$31,131
End Date
Aug 31, 2026
Market Opened
Apr 24, 2026, 4:43 PM ET
This market will resolve in favor of the men’s national team that is confirmed by FIFA to replace the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (IR) at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. If an unlisted men’s national team is officially announced to replace Iran at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, this market will resolve to “Other” If the 2026 FIFA World Cup is cancelled, postponed after December 31 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or there is no confirmation that any team will replace Iran within that timeframe, the corresponding market will resolve to “No Replacement”. The primary resolution source for this market will be information from FIFA (https://www.fifa.com/), however a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.
This market will resolve in favor of the men’s national team that is confirmed by FIFA to replace the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (IR) at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. If an unlisted men’s national team is officially announced to replace Iran at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, this market will resolve to “Other” If the 2026 FIFA World Cup is cancelled, postponed after December 31 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or there is no confirmation that any team will replace Iran within that timeframe, the corresponding market will resolve to “No Replacement”. The primary resolution source for this market will be information from FIFA (https://www.fifa.com/), however a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.FIFA's consistent affirmations that Iran will compete as scheduled represent the primary driver behind traders' overwhelming preference for no replacement at the 2026 World Cup. Despite geopolitical tensions and a U.S. envoy's proposal to insert Italy, the governing body has repeatedly rejected any substitution, citing Iran's earned AFC qualification spot and secured participation logistics including visas. Italian officials have dismissed the notion outright as inappropriate and contrary to on-pitch merit. Should Iran withdraw, FIFA rules point to the UAE as the highest-ranked non-qualified Asian side, yet recent statements from FIFA president Gianni Infantino reinforce the status quo. Limited upside remains for alternatives only if fresh conflict escalation forces an abrupt exit before the June kickoff.

This market will resolve in favor of the men’s national team that is confirmed by FIFA to replace the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (IR) at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

If an unlisted men’s national team is officially announced to replace Iran at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, this market will resolve to “Other”

If the 2026 FIFA World Cup is cancelled, postponed after December 31 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or there is no confirmation that any team will replace Iran within that timeframe, the corresponding market will resolve to “No Replacement”.

The primary resolution source for this market will be information from FIFA (https://www.fifa.com/), however a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.
Volume
$31,131
End Date
Aug 31, 2026
Market Opened
Apr 24, 2026, 4:43 PM ET
This market will resolve in favor of the men’s national team that is confirmed by FIFA to replace the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (IR) at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. If an unlisted men’s national team is officially announced to replace Iran at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, this market will resolve to “Other” If the 2026 FIFA World Cup is cancelled, postponed after December 31 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or there is no confirmation that any team will replace Iran within that timeframe, the corresponding market will resolve to “No Replacement”. The primary resolution source for this market will be information from FIFA (https://www.fifa.com/), however a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.

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"Which team will replace Iran at FIFA World Cup?" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 5 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "No Replacement" at 86%, followed by "Italy" at 10%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 86¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 86% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

As of today, "Which team will replace Iran at FIFA World Cup?" has generated $31.1K in total trading volume since the market launched on Apr 24, 2026. This level of trading activity reflects strong engagement from the Polymarket community and helps ensure that the current odds are informed by a deep pool of market participants. You can track live price movements and trade on any outcome directly on this page.

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The current frontrunner for "Which team will replace Iran at FIFA World Cup?" is "No Replacement" at 86%, meaning the market assigns a 86% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Italy" at 10%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

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