# France Blocks Polymarket Ahead of World Cup 3rd Place Match France restricts access to the prediction market platform. - **Source:** [Cryptocurrency News & Discussion](https://brifing.si/source/232d5583-2409-4c18-9de5-8344c1b6f934) - **Published:** 2026-07-18 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/262612d0-0155-4dff-b0bc-ca52ded0379e ## Access Block to Polymarket France blocked access to the prediction market platform Polymarket ahead of the World Cup third-place match. This decision was made on the grounds that the platform does not comply with legal regulations. ## Government's Justification The French government stated that Polymarket does not comply with financial regulations and poses risks to users. The uncontrolled growth of such platforms can lead to legal issues. ## How Polymarket Works Polymarket is a platform where users can make predictions on various events and earn money. However, such platforms often face legal scrutiny. ## World Cup Impact Major events like the World Cup increase the popularity of prediction markets. However, this also leads to tighter legal regulations. ## User Reactions The blocking of Polymarket caused disappointment among its users. Users are now searching for alternative platforms. ## Future Implications France's decision indicates that similar blocks could occur in other countries. The future of prediction markets will be shaped by legal regulations. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/1v01392/france_blocks_polymarket_ahead_of_world_cup_3rd/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._