Iranian Team Registers Protest After Pre‑Opener Loss; Polymarket Sets Germany’s Advancement Odds at 99.55%

Iran’s national team lodged a protest after a pre‑opener defeat. The grievance was filed with tournament officials following the match. Meanwhile, prediction‑market platform Polymarket listed odds for Germany’s advancement. Polymarket pegged Germany’s chance of moving forward at 99.55 percent. The high odds reflect market confidence in Germany’s performance. The protest highlights tensions surrounding the early tournament fixtures. Observers note that both sporting and betting markets are closely watching the outcomes. The next round of matches is set to determine the final qualifiers.