World Cup 2026: the surprising bet to see Cristiano Ronaldo cry

Many want to see Ronaldo in tears at the 2026 World Cup

World Cup 2026 17 June 2026 at 10:30

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World Cup 2026: the surprising bet to see Cristiano Ronaldo cry

17.06.26 FT World Cup

Portugal

DR Congo

We're just hours away from Portugal's debut against DR Congo in this 2026 World Cup. But before that, Cristiano Ronaldo has become the focus of an unexpected bet.

On the Polymarket platform, thousands of punters have wagered on the possibility of seeing Cristiano Ronaldo shed tears during the tournament. This scenario draws inspiration from his emotional reaction after Portugal's elimination at the 2022 World Cup.

Cristiano Ronaldo 🐐

One Final Suiiii... pic.twitter.com/YKrBuGr2f3
— World Cup 2026 (@WorldCupMedia_) June 12, 2026

And more than $100,000 has already been staked on this unusual bet, with odds giving a 69 to 70% chance of witnessing Ronaldo in tears. To count, CR7 must be on the pitch or on the bench, before, during, or after a match.

Cada vez que vestimos esta camisola, sentimos o mesmo orgulho, a mesma paixão e o mesmo sentido de responsabilidade do primeiro dia.

Amanhã começa um novo capítulo.

Trabalhámos muito para chegar a este momento e agora é altura de dar tudo pelo nosso País, e por todas as… pic.twitter.com/8xMkWSQN4I
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) June 16, 2026

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