Kalshi reports record activity tied to the FIFA World Cup, according to two outlets. The platform says it sees more than $1.2 billion wagered through its prediction contracts on which team will lift the tournament trophy. One report attributes the surge to FIFA World Cup 2026 driving a large influx of users, with Kalshi adding 3 million new users during the event-related period. The coverage also characterizes the activity as a step in Kalshi’s strategy to retain tournament-driven users beyond the competition. Across the sources, the central figures are consistent: substantial trading volume exceeding $1.2 billion on a World Cup trophy market and an increase of roughly 3 million users associated with the tournament. Both accounts present Kalshi as benefiting from increased interest in World Cup outcomes via its prediction contracts. No additional details about regulation, specific contract mechanics, or the distribution of trading across markets are provided in the excerpts.