On OKX, you can "predict" the 2026 World Cup and even participate if you have an opinion.

The quadrennial global football extravaganza is upon us once again. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held from June 11 to July 19 in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This marks the first time in World Cup history that it has been jointly hosted by three countries and the first time it has expanded to include 48 teams, with a total of 104 matches, a significant increase from the previous edition. From Mexico City's legendary Aztec Stadium to the MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey, over five weeks of matches will ignite the passion of football fans worldwide. And this time, opinions are not just empty words. Today, OKX officially launched its 2026 World Cup prediction campaign, providing crypto users with a brand-new entry point. Users do not need to invest any real money; they can receive free activity points (xp) within the OKX App, make predictions about the World Cup results, and place bets. After the event ends, the platform will distribute a prize pool of 16.66 BTC based on the total user points ranking, with a maximum of 1 BTC per person. One-click access to the event page: https://oyidl.me/ul/7G4rLm

Have an opinion, you can participate

Every World Cup is full of opinions. Whether Argentina can defend its title, whether Mbappe can win the Golden Boot, which dark horse will upset the strong teams in the group stage—these predictions are discussed in friend groups and then forgotten after being talked about in front of the TV. It's exciting, but the predictions may not have materialized.

OKX's "2026 World Cup" special event provides users with such an entry point.

Within the OKX App, click the homepage banner to enter, select an event, and then predict whether a certain outcome will occur. Select "Yes" or "No" to place an order using the platform's free XP. If the prediction is correct, you earn 1 XP per order; if incorrect, you earn 0 XP per order. The entire process requires no deposit and incurs no fees. Your opinion is no longer just a few words in a chat; it can be used to place orders, set prices, and leave a record on the leaderboard. This event spans the entire World Cup season, with continuous trading across 6 major sections and multiple events. From its launch on June 3rd to the finals on July 19th, every match and every event node presents a new opportunity to place orders. The higher the total XP supply throughout the event, the greater the chance of winning a share of the BTC prize pool. It's worth noting that this "2026 World Cup" special event is OKX's first self-operated marketplace created based on its open protocol Exchange OS, officially released last week. Exchange OS is OKX's open trading infrastructure built on the X Layer, sinking core capabilities such as matching, settlement, and clearing to the protocol layer. Anyone can independently deploy spot, perpetual contract, and prediction markets on it without platform approval. The OKX "2026 World Cup" special event is OKX's first response after the launch of Exchange OS, directly deploying the World Cup, the world's most popular sporting event, as a predictable on-chain activity, allowing users to participate seamlessly within the OKX App. How to get free points? Participation in the event is easy and accessible on OKX. All XP points required during the event are provided free of charge by the platform and cannot be purchased or transferred. Open the OKX App, find the entry in the homepage banner, complete the account initialization process once to officially participate, and no further steps are required for subsequent entries. Upon first entering the event, OKX will distribute initial airdrop points based on account level: VIP 1 users can receive 50 XP, VIP 2 users can receive 100 XP, VIP 3 users can receive 200 XP, and VIP 4 and above can receive 400 XP. Click to claim and the points will be credited directly to your account. This is just the beginning; in addition to the initial airdrop, you can continuously earn XP through daily check-ins, completing prediction event milestones, and inviting friends. The longer the World Cup lasts, the more opportunities you have to accumulate XP. This 2026 World Cup expands to 48 teams, 12 groups, and 104 matches, with a unique perspective on each game. The probability of strong teams being unexpectedly eliminated is higher than in any previous edition. The championship landscape is more open, and the odds are more unpredictable, which is precisely what makes "prediction" so interesting. OKX's "2026 World Cup" special event features 6 sections covering the entire tournament, allowing every type of fan to find a betting scenario that interests them: **Champion Prediction:** This is the earliest and longest-running section. Multiple favorites to win, such as Argentina, France, Brazil, and England, are simultaneously open for predictions, with only one winner. The further the tournament progresses, the more pronounced the divergence in odds becomes; now might be the best time to enter the market and observe the odds trends. **Golden Boot Prediction:** Also open throughout the event, the odds for each player are continuously repriced as the top scorer list is updated in real time. A hat-trick can completely change the rankings, and this dynamic nature of the odds is also full of uncertainty.

All match predictions from the group stage onwards: This section is updated daily according to the schedule. After the first match kicks off on June 11th, new events await judgment every day. Whether it's the suspense of qualification, a match between strong and weak teams, or a do-or-die game, each match offers an independent betting opportunity.

In addition, the More Events section will also continuously launch prediction events related to other events, ensuring uninterrupted participation throughout the World Cup.

What does the odds mean?

Many people may feel unfamiliar with the "prediction" odds at first glance, but the logic is actually simpler than you might imagine.

The price of the "prediction" is in cents, 1 xp = 100 cents.

If the "Yes" bid for a team winning the championship is 35 cents, it means that current market participants' implied probability of this outcome is approximately 35%. The sum of the "Yes" and "No" bids equals 100 cents, with the two directions mirroring each other, one increasing as the other decreases. This price isn't set by the platform; it's the result of a collective "vote" from all participants. News of a key player's injury can cause a significant drop in the "Yes" bid for a team winning the championship within hours; a shocking upset can reshuffle the entire championship odds overnight. Every fluctuation in the odds reflects the market's immediate digestion of information from the game. Your judgment is part of this process. This real-time pricing is the fundamental difference between "prediction" and casual chats with friends or TV commentary. After the event ends, you can redeem your winnings. The settlement logic for "Prediction" is clear and has no extra barriers: the system automatically settles accounts after each match, requiring no manual intervention. The entire redemption process is usually completed within 3-4 hours after the match ends. Each correct prediction earns 1 XP, and the result is directly updated to your balance. After the entire World Cup event ends, the platform will allocate a prize pool of 16.66 BTC based on the total XP accumulated throughout the event, with a maximum of 1 BTC per person. The settlement date for the OKX "2026 World Cup" special event is approximately July 22nd, at which time the rewards will be automatically sent to your account without manual claiming.

39 days, a moment of resonance for billions of people

The World Cup is never just about 22 people on the field; it's 39 days of resonance for billions of people worldwide, a wave created by everyone watching in front of their screens day and night. Every judgment, every debate, every moment of holding your breath for a team is a true part of the World Cup.

OKX "Prediction" provides a tangible platform for this participation. Predictions about match results no longer dissipate in group chats and comment sections, but are placed, priced, recorded on leaderboards, and ultimately redeemed in the prize pool in the form of XP (predictions/predictions).

This World Cup isn't just about watching; having an opinion means you can participate.

"Prediction" is a free points product offered by OKX, requiring no real investment. Points can only be redeemed for platform rewards at the end of the event, at OKX's sole discretion. Points have no cash value and cannot be withdrawn directly from the platform in any form. Participation in this product does not constitute investment or gambling, and OKX does not provide any financial advice. This product may not be available in all jurisdictions and is currently only supported on the OKX App. This event is independently organized by OKX and is not affiliated with FIFA, the World Cup Organizing Committee, or any of its official sponsors, partners, or licensees, nor has OKX obtained authorization, recognition, endorsement, or sponsorship from any of the aforementioned organizations. The terms "World Cup" and other event-related language are used descriptively only.