How far did the USA go in the 2026 World Cup?

The USA advanced from their group but were eliminated in the Round of 16 after losing 4–1 to Belgium.

How far did Mexico go in the 2026 World Cup?

Mexico progressed from their group to the Round of 16, where they were defeated 3–2 by England.

How far did Canada go in the 2026 World Cup?

Canada successfully advanced from their group but were eliminated in the Round of 16 after a 3–0 loss to Morocco.

What did prediction markets show about the home-crowd premium for co-hosts?

Prediction markets for the co-hosts, particularly USA Reach Quarterfinals, often overvalued the home-crowd advantage for deep tournament runs, as these contracts settled at NO. Markets were more accurate for group-stage advancements.

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2026 World Cup Host Nations: USA, Canada, Mexico Final Runs

By Catie Di StefanoPublished May 15, 2026Updated August 6, 2026

The 2026 World Cup concluded on July 19, 2026. We look back at how the co-hosts USA, Canada, and Mexico performed and what their runs taught us about prediction markets.

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2026 World Cup Host Nations: USA, Canada, Mexico Final Runs

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Frequently asked questions

How far did the USA go in the 2026 World Cup?: The USA advanced from their group but were eliminated in the Round of 16 after losing 4–1 to Belgium.
How far did Mexico go in the 2026 World Cup?: Mexico progressed from their group to the Round of 16, where they were defeated 3–2 by England.
How far did Canada go in the 2026 World Cup?: Canada successfully advanced from their group but were eliminated in the Round of 16 after a 3–0 loss to Morocco.
What did prediction markets show about the home-crowd premium for co-hosts?: Prediction markets for the co-hosts, particularly USA Reach Quarterfinals, often overvalued the home-crowd advantage for deep tournament runs, as these contracts settled at NO. Markets were more accurate for group-stage advancements.

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