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World Cup 2026 draws bizarre bets on Ronaldo tears, Messi handshake and even Trump

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First reported by Mako · Jun 16, 2026

What happened

The 2026 World Cup is spawning unusual Polymarket bets, including whether Cristiano Ronaldo will cry during the tournament. Other wagers cover Messi, Neymar, broadcast word counts and even Donald Trump.

  • 01Polymarket is offering novelty bets tied to the 2026 World Cup.
  • 02The biggest bet asks whether Cristiano Ronaldo will cry, with a 70% chance.
  • 03Other markets ask if Ronaldo and Messi will shake hands and who goes furthest.
  • 04One bet tracks a word count in FOX’s England-Croatia broadcast.
  • 05Another asks whether Donald Trump appears in the trophy-lift image.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
Donald TrumpCristiano RonaldoNeymar
OrganizationsPolymarket, FOX, Sports5
PlacesEngland, Croatia

Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

MakoCenter · HebrewJun 16, 2026
World Cup 2026 draws bizarre bets on Ronaldo tears, Messi handshake and even Trump
N12Center · HebrewJun 16, 2026
World Cup Betting Markets Track Ronaldo's Tears, Messi Handshake and Odd Broadcast Props

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