Record $1.1 Million Bet Placed on Croatia to Win Against Ghana at World Cup 2026
Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- An anonymous bettor placed a $1.1 million wager on Croatia to win its match against Ghana at the 2026 World Cup.
- If Croatia wins, the payout would be approximately $2.17 million, yielding a profit of over $1 million.
- Croatia is playing its final group stage match against Ghana, with the current score at 2-1 in favor of Croatia.
A significant gamble has been placed on the 2026 World Cup, with an unknown individual wagering a staggering $1.1 million on Croatia to defeat Ghana in their upcoming match. This bold bet was made on the Polymarket platform.
Should Croatia secure a victory, the bettor stands to win approximately $2.17 million, resulting in a profit exceeding $1 million. This substantial wager highlights the high stakes and intense betting activity surrounding the global tournament.
The match in question is Croatia's final group stage game. As of the latest reports, Croatia is leading Ghana 2-1. Croatia initially took the lead in the 31st minute with a goal from Petar Suฤiฤ, but Ghana equalized in the second half through Derrick Luckassen in the 73rd minute. Nikola Vlaลกiฤ then scored to put Croatia back in front.
This high-stakes bet adds an extra layer of drama to an already crucial match for the Croatian national team, often referred to as "Vatreni" (The Fiery Ones).
BREAKING: Someone just put $1.1M on Croatia to WIN their match vs Ghana This pays out $2,167,428.30 on Polymarket
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Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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