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.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedNo Replacement 85.6%
Italy 14.6%
UAE 4.0%
Other <1%
$31,131 Vol.
$31,131 Vol.

No Replacement
86%

Italy
10%

UAE
4%

Other
1%

Bolivia
<1%
No Replacement 85.6%
Italy 14.6%
UAE 4.0%
Other <1%
$31,131 Vol.
$31,131 Vol.

No Replacement
86%

Italy
10%

UAE
4%

Other
1%

Bolivia
<1%
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.
Market Opened: Apr 24, 2026, 4:43 PM ET
Resolver
0x69c47De9D...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.
Resolver
0x69c47De9D...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.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · Updated


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