Will Messi and Ronaldo Shake Hands During World Cup?: result and scorecard
Resolved No. One day before close Polymarket priced that outcome at 99.7%; a week before, 99.7%. $227K traded in total.
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Price 1 day before
Price 7 days before
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SoccerSportsRonaldoLionel MessiFIFA World Cup
Final prices by outcome
| Outcome | Result |
|---|---|
| Yes | LOST |
| No | WON |
Price history to resolution
Scorecard
Resolution rules
This market will resolve “Yes” if Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are observed physically shaking hands with one another at any point during the 2026 FIFA World Cup window. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. The 'handshake' must occur while the listed players are on the pitch or the bench area; handshakes in the locker room or other areas will not count. This can occur before, during, or after the match. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No." If the 2026 FIFA World Cup is cancelled, postponed after August 2, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or no qualifying handshake can be confirmed within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “No”. The primary resolution source for this market will be official match footage and broadcast video; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Frequently asked questions
- How did "Will Messi and Ronaldo Shake Hands During World Cup?" resolve?
- It resolved No around July 20, 2026.
- What did the market predict?
- Polymarket priced the winning outcome at 99.7% one day before close, 99.7% one week before and 77.0% one month before.
- How much was traded?
- $227K across 1 outcome.
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