Bettor Loses Nearly $1 Million After Spain Stalemate
Polymarket highlighted a huge losing wager after Spain drew 0-0 with Cape Verde at the 2026 World Cup. The post was shared on the company’s X account, where it showcased how a single match can produce massive wins for some bettors and enormous losses for others.
According to the published bet, the person staked $999,068 on Spain to win. Had Spain delivered, the bet would have returned about $85,000 in profit. Instead, the surprise result wiped out almost the entire amount, leaving the bettor with a loss of nearly $1 million.
The report, published by Sport 5 on June 15, 2026, framed the match as an upset that affected betting markets heavily. The article also noted that World Cup betting has become a global phenomenon, with enormous sums being risked worldwide.
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