Help & Rules

Everything you need to know about trading bets on WorldCupBet.

How it works

WorldCupBet is a peer-to-peer betting exchange for the World Cup. There is no bookmaker — users post BACK and LAY orders against each match outcome and the order book matches you to a counterparty at the best available odds.

  • Connect a Solana wallet (Phantom, Backpack, or Solflare) and sign a one-time message.
  • Deposit USDC from the Wallet page to fund your balance.
  • Open a market, choose an outcome, then place a BACK (for it to win) or LAY (against it).
  • Your order is locked against your available balance until matched, cancelled, or expired.

Fees

WorldCupBet charges a small commission on winnings only — never on stakes or losses.

  • Group stage: 1% of net profit.
  • Knockout stage: 2% of net profit.
  • No deposit or withdrawal fees beyond Solana network costs.

Settlement

Markets settle after each match's official result is in. Winning side receives stake plus net profit; losing side forfeits their locked liability. The fee is deducted from the winner's profit only.

If a match is abandoned or the result is voided, the market is voided and all locked funds are refunded in full.

Live betting & the 85' lock

  • Markets stay open through live play with real-time feed events shown alongside the order book.
  • All trading locks at the 85th minute of regulation time.
  • When a market locks, any unmatched portion of your orders is automatically refunded.
  • Live orders can be set to expire after a chosen duration; expired unmatched portions also refund.

Risks

  • LAY orders carry liability greater than your stake — you can lose more than the price displayed.
  • Only bet what you can afford to lose. Crypto markets and on-chain transfers are irreversible.
  • Match data and feeds may be delayed; rely on official results for the final word.

FAQ

What's the difference between BACK and LAY?
BACK means you're betting an outcome WILL happen — you risk your stake to win at the offered odds. LAY means you're betting it WON'T happen — you act as the bookmaker, risking the liability (stake × (odds − 1)) to win the other side's stake.
How are odds determined?
Purely by user orders. The best available BACK/LAY prices on each side form the spread, just like a stock exchange.
Can I cancel an order?
Yes — any unmatched portion can be cancelled and the locked funds are returned instantly. Matched portions cannot be cancelled and run to settlement.
Where can I see my activity?
The My Bets page lists every open, matched, settled, and cancelled bet across all matches.