Polymarket Bettors Profit as Cristiano Ronaldo Cries Again at 2026 World Cup

During the 2026 World Cup, fans were able to place unusual bets beyond match outcomes on the Polymarket platform, including whether Cristiano Ronaldo would cry during the tournament. Ahead of Portugal's round of 16 match against Spain on July 7, 2026, the question of Ronaldo shedding tears resurfaced after his emotional reaction following Portugal's 0-1 loss to Spain. Before the tournament began, about 70% of bettors predicted Ronaldo would cry at some point. After Portugal's 1-1 draw with Congo in the group stage, this probability dropped to 57%, but it rose back to 70% before the Spain match.

Those who bet on Ronaldo crying received odds of 1.4, meaning a $100 wager returned $140, a net profit of $40. Conversely, bettors who wagered that Ronaldo would not cry stood to gain more, with odds of 3.15, turning a $100 bet into $315, a net profit of $215, had he remained tear-free. Ultimately, Ronaldo did cry again, validating the 70% prediction and rewarding those who bet accordingly. This betting option highlighted the unique and sometimes humorous wagers available during major sporting events like the World Cup.