Bettor Wins $361,395 on $777,000 Argentina World Cup Wager as Messi Seals 2-0 Victory

3 articles · Updated · FOX Sports · Jun 22

$777,000 landed on Argentina at -215 before its World Cup match with Austria, and the bet returned $361,395 after a 2-0 win.
Lionel Messi nearly spoiled the ticket early with a missed penalty, then scored in the 38th minute and again in stoppage time to secure the payout of $1,138,395.
The wager stood out because prediction markets have dominated World Cup action with six- and seven-figure positions, making traditional sportsbook bets comparatively rarer.
Recent tournament betting has produced outsized swings, including a $2.9 million Under 3.5 goals trade that won $3 million and a $3 million Belgium bet that lost after a 0-0 draw with Iran.

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