New Delhi, July 19 -- The 2026 FIFA World Cup has sparked a surge in activity across prediction markets, helping Kalshi attract millions of new users while generating record trading volumes tied to the tournament's outcome.

According to company data cited by CNBC, Kalshi added around 3 million new users during the World Cup, making it one of the platform's biggest growth periods since launch.

The excitement surrounding the tournament also drove unprecedented trading activity. More than $1.2 billion has been wagered through Kalshi's prediction contracts on which team would lift the FIFA World Cup trophy, making it the company's largest single prediction market to date. Trading in the contract is scheduled to conclude on Sunday following ...