A smart money investor purchased $450,000 worth of shares on Norway failing to win the World Cup Round of 16 match.

The PPP Prediction Market Tool monitors that in the Polymarket event "2026 World Cup Round of 16: Norway vs. Ivory Coast," the account lighthousefamily (address: 0x987b441a20dd4aa4ba6d53069e852e7f820adf43), which has a total profit of nearly $700,000, purchased $450,000 worth of shares on Norway failing to win. The average opening price was 54.5¢, with a total of 830,103.9 shares bought. Additionally, this user holds $200,000 worth of shares on the total goals in the match being under 2.5. The above markets only refer to results within the first 90 minutes of regular playing time (including stoppage time).

The Norway vs. Ivory Coast knockout match will take place on July 1st at 1:00 AM Beijing time at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, USA.

Norway is ranked approximately 23rd in the world. The team's offense relies heavily on individual capabilities, and they have good physical stamina, but their defense has shown vulnerabilities against strong opponents.

Ivory Coast is ranked around 30th in the world. The team is known for its pace, physicality, and attacking power. They are balanced in both attack and defense, and the players have strong resilience under pressure. However, they may be affected by injuries and suspensions in positions like center-back (e.g., Singo).

This match marks the first official meeting between the two teams in history. Key points to watch include whether Haaland can deliver an explosive performance and the playmaking role of Ødegaard. If Ivory Coast can contain Norway's attack and exploit counter-attacking opportunities, they could pose a significant threat.

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