Politics Polymarket July 17, 2026
Argentina's Javier Milei to Skip World Cup Final, Citing Superstition
Argentina Presidential Election Winner
Polymarket prices this Javier Milei at 51%. The reporting broadly agrees.
Argentina President Javier Milei is skipping the World Cup final, citing superstition, in a move that comes as the country prepares for a presidential election in 2027. While Milei's decision may seem unusual, it is not the first time he has been criticized for his behavior. Traders put Javier Milei at 51%, despite reporting that his aura is fading.
Background
Javier Milei has been the President of Argentina since 2023, and his leadership has been marked by controversy. He has been accused of corruption and has faced criticism for his handling of the economy. As the presidential election approaches, Milei's popularity has been waning, and many are looking for an alternative candidate. The market resolves on October 23, 2027.
The precedent
- No sitting president has lost a re-election bid in Argentina since 1983
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What the coverage agrees on
- Argentina President Javier Milei is skipping the World Cup final
- Milei cited superstition as the reason for his decision
- The presidential election in Argentina is scheduled for 2027
What to watch
The upcoming presidential election in Argentina will be closely watched, as voters decide whether to re-elect Milei or choose a new candidate. A shift in the odds could signal a change in the political landscape.
The numbers behind this
Polymarket prices this Javier Milei at 51%.
24h +3.0 pts 7d +1.0 pts
$315K traded · $33.7K in the last day · $343K resting liquidity · $57.7K open interest
Resolves on: A presidential election scheduled to be held in Argentina on October 24, 2027. This market will resolve according to the listed candidate who wins the next Argentinian Presidential election. This market includes any potential second round. If the results are not known definitively by October 31, 2028, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other". This market will resolve based on the results of this election, as indicated by a consensus of credible reporting. If there is ambiguity, this market will resolve solely based on official results as reported by Argentina government sources, including the Cámara Nacional Electoral (https://www.electoral.gob.ar/nuevo/index.php) and the…
Pricing Polymarket 51%
Sources
- Why Argentina President Javier Milei is skipping the World Cup final despite Donald Trump's presence timesofindia.indiatimes.com
- As Milei’s aura fades, Argentina starts to look for a third way batimes.com.ar
- Argentine President Milei won’t attend the World Cup final, citing superstition apnews.com
- Milei's Anti-Corruption Brand Takes a Hit as He Hands Power to the Man He Once Called Corrupt latintimes.com
- Argentine President Milei won’t attend the World Cup final, citing superstition goshennews.com
Frequently asked questions
Argentina Presidential Election Winner
Polymarket prices this Javier Milei at 51%. The reporting broadly agrees.
What do the sources agree on?
Argentina President Javier Milei is skipping the World Cup final Milei cited superstition as the reason for his decision The presidential election in Argentina is scheduled for 2027
When does this market resolve?
This market resolves on: A presidential election scheduled to be held in Argentina on October 24, 2027. This market will resolve according to the listed candidate who wins the next Argentinian Presidential election. This market includes any potential second round. If the results are not known definitively by October 31, 2028, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other". This market will resolve based on the results of this election, as indicated by a consensus of credible reporting. If there is ambiguity, this market will resolve solely based on official results as reported by Argentina government sources, including the Cámara Nacional Electoral (https://www.electoral.gob.ar/nuevo/index.php) and the…
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