Russia will withdraw from the 2026 World Cup voluntarily by October 2…

Facing increasing international isolation and potential sanctions, Russia may choose to withdraw from the 2026 World Cup to avoid further diplomatic and economic repercussions. This decision would preempt FIFA's potential ban and save face for the Russian government.

geopolitics · Prediction Market

Implied probability (Yes)

55%

Closes

2026-10-31

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