In the 2026 FIFA World Cup, traders assign just a 4.7% implied probability that any goalkeeper scores, reflecting the position's defensive priorities and the extreme rarity of such goals across tournament history. Goalkeepers primarily focus on shot-stopping and distribution rather than attacking set pieces or penalties, with only isolated past instances—often from spot kicks—occurring in senior international play. Early group-stage matches have featured standout saves and clean sheets but no keeper contributions to the scoresheet, reinforcing market conviction. Realistic paths to a goal remain limited to a successful penalty or direct free kick in a high-pressure situation, late-game desperation, or extra time, though these remain low-probability events given tactical norms and the expanded 48-team format.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedWorld Cup: Goalkeeper to Score?
World Cup: Goalkeeper to Score?
$1,160,581 Vol.
$1,160,581 Vol.
Jul 20, 2026
$1,160,581 Vol.
$1,160,581 Vol.
Jul 20, 2026
This market will resolve to “Yes” if any goalkeeper scores a goal in any match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
Goals scored (including penalties) during regular time, stoppage time, or extra time count. Goals scored by a goalkeeper from a penalty shootout do not count. Goals ruled as an own goal will not count. The scorer must be a goalkeeper as officially recorded by FIFA.
If the 2026 FIFA World Cup is cancelled, postponed after August 2, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or it cannot be determined whether a goalkeeper scored within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “No”.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from FIFA; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.In the 2026 FIFA World Cup, traders assign just a 4.7% implied probability that any goalkeeper scores, reflecting the position's defensive priorities and the extreme rarity of such goals across tournament history. Goalkeepers primarily focus on shot-stopping and distribution rather than attacking set pieces or penalties, with only isolated past instances—often from spot kicks—occurring in senior international play. Early group-stage matches have featured standout saves and clean sheets but no keeper contributions to the scoresheet, reinforcing market conviction. Realistic paths to a goal remain limited to a successful penalty or direct free kick in a high-pressure situation, late-game desperation, or extra time, though these remain low-probability events given tactical norms and the expanded 48-team format.
This market will resolve to “Yes” if any goalkeeper scores a goal in any match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
Goals scored (including penalties) during regular time, stoppage time, or extra time count. Goals scored by a goalkeeper from a penalty shootout do not count. Goals ruled as an own goal will not count. The scorer must be a goalkeeper as officially recorded by FIFA.
If the 2026 FIFA World Cup is cancelled, postponed after August 2, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or it cannot be determined whether a goalkeeper scored within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “No”.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from FIFA; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Goals scored (including penalties) during regular time, stoppage time, or extra time count. Goals scored by a goalkeeper from a penalty shootout do not count. Goals ruled as an own goal will not count. The scorer must be a goalkeeper as officially recorded by FIFA.
If the 2026 FIFA World Cup is cancelled, postponed after August 2, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or it cannot be determined whether a goalkeeper scored within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “No”.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from FIFA; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Market Opened: Jun 7, 2026, 12:18 PM ET
Volume
$1,160,581End Date
Jul 20, 2026Market Opened
Jun 7, 2026, 12:18 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...Outcome proposed: No
No dispute
Final outcome: No
This market will resolve to “Yes” if any goalkeeper scores a goal in any match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
Goals scored (including penalties) during regular time, stoppage time, or extra time count. Goals scored by a goalkeeper from a penalty shootout do not count. Goals ruled as an own goal will not count. The scorer must be a goalkeeper as officially recorded by FIFA.
If the 2026 FIFA World Cup is cancelled, postponed after August 2, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or it cannot be determined whether a goalkeeper scored within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “No”.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from FIFA; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.In the 2026 FIFA World Cup, traders assign just a 4.7% implied probability that any goalkeeper scores, reflecting the position's defensive priorities and the extreme rarity of such goals across tournament history. Goalkeepers primarily focus on shot-stopping and distribution rather than attacking set pieces or penalties, with only isolated past instances—often from spot kicks—occurring in senior international play. Early group-stage matches have featured standout saves and clean sheets but no keeper contributions to the scoresheet, reinforcing market conviction. Realistic paths to a goal remain limited to a successful penalty or direct free kick in a high-pressure situation, late-game desperation, or extra time, though these remain low-probability events given tactical norms and the expanded 48-team format.
This market will resolve to “Yes” if any goalkeeper scores a goal in any match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
Goals scored (including penalties) during regular time, stoppage time, or extra time count. Goals scored by a goalkeeper from a penalty shootout do not count. Goals ruled as an own goal will not count. The scorer must be a goalkeeper as officially recorded by FIFA.
If the 2026 FIFA World Cup is cancelled, postponed after August 2, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or it cannot be determined whether a goalkeeper scored within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “No”.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from FIFA; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Goals scored (including penalties) during regular time, stoppage time, or extra time count. Goals scored by a goalkeeper from a penalty shootout do not count. Goals ruled as an own goal will not count. The scorer must be a goalkeeper as officially recorded by FIFA.
If the 2026 FIFA World Cup is cancelled, postponed after August 2, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or it cannot be determined whether a goalkeeper scored within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “No”.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from FIFA; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$1,160,581End Date
Jul 20, 2026Market Opened
Jun 7, 2026, 12:18 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...Outcome proposed: No
No dispute
Final outcome: No
In the 2026 FIFA World Cup, traders assign just a 4.7% implied probability that any goalkeeper scores, reflecting the position's defensive priorities and the extreme rarity of such goals across tournament history. Goalkeepers primarily focus on shot-stopping and distribution rather than attacking set pieces or penalties, with only isolated past instances—often from spot kicks—occurring in senior international play. Early group-stage matches have featured standout saves and clean sheets but no keeper contributions to the scoresheet, reinforcing market conviction. Realistic paths to a goal remain limited to a successful penalty or direct free kick in a high-pressure situation, late-game desperation, or extra time, though these remain low-probability events given tactical norms and the expanded 48-team format.
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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