Robert F. Kennedy Jr. holds a 49% probability of winning the 2028 Republican presidential nomination, according to betting odds on Polymarket. In a separate development, a Trump administration official said the United States is expected to host the Women's World Cup in 2031.
RFK Jr. Leads in Early Betting for 2028
Prediction market Polymarket shows Kennedy at 49% odds to secure the GOP nod in 2028, putting him ahead of any other potential candidate. The platform allows users to wager on political outcomes, and the current figure makes Kennedy the frontrunner at this early stage. No other contenders' probabilities were available in the data.
Kennedy, who ran as an independent in the 2024 election and later dropped out, has not officially declared a 2028 campaign. The 2028 nomination race is still more than three years from the first primary contests, meaning the odds could shift considerably as candidates enter and exit the field.
US Expected to Host 2031 Women's World Cup
An official from the Trump administration stated that the United States is expected to host the Women's World Cup in 2031. The announcement comes as FIFA's bidding process for the tournament moves forward. The official did not provide details on specific host cities, stadiums, or a timeline for the final confirmation of the bid.
The US has a strong track record in women's soccer, but the statement did not mention any other bidders or the selection process. The 2031 tournament will be the 11th edition of the Women's World Cup, and the first to be hosted by the US since 2003.
Neither the White House nor FIFA has issued a formal confirmation since the official's statement. The exact timeline for the bidding and award decision remains unclear.
