How far did Brazil get in the 2026 World Cup?

The Round of 16. Brazil beat Japan 2–1 in the Round of 32, then lost 2–1 to Norway on 6 July 2026.

Was Brazil overpriced by prediction markets?

Yes. Brazil carried a 3–5 point premium over its underlying performance across the tournament and was priced near 15% to win outright entering the knockouts. Along with Germany, it was the largest overprice of 2026.

Who knocked Brazil out?

Norway, 2–1, on 6 July 2026. Norway had been priced near 4% to win the tournament and went on to reach the quarterfinals.

What football contracts can I trade now?

Kalshi and Polymarket list 2026-27 club-season markets: Champions League winner, Premier League title and top four, LaLiga, Serie A, Ballon d'Or and per-match results, all legal in all 50 US states.

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Brazil at the 2026 World Cup — Round of 16 Exit, Market Recap

By Catie Di StefanoPublished May 21, 2026Updated August 6, 2026

Brazil lost 2–1 to Norway in the Round of 16 on 6 July after entering the knockouts priced near 15% to win the tournament. The clearest overprice of 2026.

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Brazil at the 2026 World Cup — Round of 16 Exit, Market Recap

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Frequently asked questions

How far did Brazil get in the 2026 World Cup?: The Round of 16. Brazil beat Japan 2–1 in the Round of 32, then lost 2–1 to Norway on 6 July 2026.
Was Brazil overpriced by prediction markets?: Yes. Brazil carried a 3–5 point premium over its underlying performance across the tournament and was priced near 15% to win outright entering the knockouts. Along with Germany, it was the largest overprice of 2026.
Who knocked Brazil out?: Norway, 2–1, on 6 July 2026. Norway had been priced near 4% to win the tournament and went on to reach the quarterfinals.
What football contracts can I trade now?: Kalshi and Polymarket list 2026-27 club-season markets: Champions League winner, Premier League title and top four, LaLiga, Serie A, Ballon d'Or and per-match results, all legal in all 50 US states.

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