Polymarket gives South Korea 59% chance to beat South Africa in World Cup

The prediction market Polymarket gives South Korea a 59% chance of winning its upcoming World Cup Group A match against South Africa, scheduled for 1:00 a.m. UTC on June 25. The odds of a South African victory are estimated at 17%, with a 26% chance of a draw. The total trading volume on this prediction has reached $4.7 million. South Korea currently sits in second place in the group with one win and one loss for three points. A win or a draw in this final group stage match would secure its second-place position, setting up a match against a team from Group B. However, a loss would drop the team to third place, resulting in a tougher matchup against the winner of either Group E (Germany) or Group G.