According to BlockBeats, on June 29th, data from the prediction market platform Predict.fun showed that the first match of the knockout stage of the 2026 USA-Mexico World Cup is about to begin, with "Canada vs. South Africa" scheduled for 3:00 AM Beijing time today.

Currently, the predicted win probability for Canada (CAN) is 58%, for South Africa (RSA) it is 16%, and the probability of a draw (Draw) is 27%. Data shows that the market has given higher support to the overall strength of the Canadian national team before the match.

According to BlockBeats, on June 29th, Predict.fun officially announced the launch of the World Cup Round of 32 knockout stage, and the platform has simultaneously upgraded the Predict Cup event mechanism.

In this round of the knockout stage, Predict.fun will open 11 prediction markets for each match and increase Fan Points rewards. The official statement indicates that there is still a prize pool of over $1.1 million waiting to be shared, with rewards distributed after each knockout match victory.

It's worth noting that the Canada vs. South Africa match is about to start in less than 3 hours, and a single match will directly release a reward of $25,000, providing users with more frequent opportunities to participate and win.

Predict.fun stated that as the knockout stage begins, the platform will encourage users to actively participate in the World Cup prediction market and compete for subsequent prize pool rewards through more markets, higher point rewards, and more frequent prize distribution mechanisms.

According to BlockBeats, on June 29th, Predict.fun officially announced that rewards for the World Cup group stage activities are now available for collection, with a prize pool of $840,000. The official statement indicates that users who participated and won rewards during the group stage can now claim them on the platform.

With the conclusion of the 32-team group stage, the number of World Cup-related marketplaces on Predict.fun has increased from the initial 6 to 11, providing new users with more opportunities to trade and accumulate points. In the subsequent knockout stages, the platform will continue to release over $1 million in event rewards, giving users another chance to compete on the leaderboard and share in the remaining prize pool.