According to Bitcoin.com News, UFC star Conor McGregor wagered $100,000 on Argentina defeating Spain 3-2 in regulation time at the July 19 World Cup final, with a potential $3.6 million payout at 36.00 odds. The bet must settle within 90 minutes plus stoppage time; any other score results in a loss.
McGregor's prediction was inspired by a viral 2021 social media post that declared Argentina would beat Spain 3-2 in the 2026 final. Prediction markets favor Spain, with Kalshi assigning 58.2% odds to Spain versus 42% for Argentina, across a market with over $1.4 billion in trading volume.