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Jun 20, 2026
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Chainlink powers FIFA 2026 prediction markets with exclusive oracle tech

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**Headline:**
ADI Predictstreet Selects Chainlink for 2026 FIFA World Cup Prediction Markets

**Summary:**
ADI Predictstreet, an official partner for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, has integrated Chainlink as its exclusive oracle infrastructure. The decision, announced June 9, underpins prediction markets for the tournament, enabling automated resolution and payouts via Chainlink’s Runtime Environment.

Prediction markets need reliable settlement. The World Cup offers a high-volume, global test of whether verified match outcomes can trigger smart-contract-based payouts when official results are confirmed.

This use case is not limited to sports. The same oracle challenge applies to weather markets, political contracts, tokenized real-world assets, and insurance. LINK continues to appear in institutional and asset-tokenization infrastructure, though token price remains detached from visible utility — a trend common across many crypto networks.

The broader backdrop:

  • Event-based markets are gaining institutional attention.
  • Sports-linked contracts are driving volumes.
  • US regulators face pressure to clarify treatment of derivatives-like products.

As prediction markets mature, trusted data feeds and automated settlement become critical to scaling without disputes. Chainlink’s role in the World Cup shows oracle networks’ place at the core of this growing infrastructure category.