Will McDonald's say “World Cup”?
McDonald's said “World Cup” 1 time on its Aug 4, 2026 call (FY26 Q2), and on 2 of its last 8 calls: 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 2, 1 times. As of Oct 24, 2026, McDonald's said “World Cup” at the only occasion with a settled Kalshi mention market so far, on Aug 4, 2026. Parrot’s p for the next listing is 53% (n=1, from settlement history blended with transcripts), not a forecast.
- Last 10
- 1/1Last 10 settled, oldest to newest: yes
- Streak
- said last time
- Counts
- company speakers + operator
- Market
- 33¢ Kalshi (may be delayed)
Where it was said
quotes of at most 25 words; select an appearance
McDonald's
World Cup
- Probability
- 53% · n=1
- Settled
- 1/1 (100%)
- Last calls
- said in 2 of 8
Next listing counts: company speakers + operator
Counts: company speakers + operator
1 counted (0 in prepared remarks, 1 in Q&A).
…many cases, a borrowed equity would be whether you're doing something with World Cup or you're doing something with Minecraft or Grinch. There's certainly a…
Counts: company speakers + operator (not listed here; the usual rule)
2 counted (0 in prepared remarks, 2 in Q&A); 1 by speakers the rule does not count.
…we're very proud of our 30-year plus association and sponsorship of the World Cup, and that will continue this year. In terms of performance, you…
Thank you. I wanted to go back to FIFA, the World Cup. I think, you know, you sponsored it before, obviously, so you have a…
Not counted under the usual rule (company speakers + operator); this word was not listed here.
Every settled listing
newest first · 1 shown| Date | Listed as | Venue | Result | Our count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | World Cup |  Kalshi | Yes | 1 |
Questions
- How many times did McDonald's say “World Cup” on its last earnings call?
- McDonald's said “World Cup” 1 time on its Aug 4, 2026 call (FY26 Q2), and on 2 of its last 8 calls: 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 2, 1 times.
- How often does McDonald's say “World Cup”?
- As of Oct 24, 2026, McDonald's said “World Cup” at the only occasion with a settled Kalshi mention market so far, on Aug 4, 2026.
- What is the probability McDonald's says “World Cup” next time?
- 53%, from settlement history blended with transcripts (n=1). It is a base rate from history, not a forecast and not advice.
- Who has to say it for the market to count?
- Under the next market's rule: company speakers + operator.
Cite parrot.markets, “McDonald's: ‘World Cup’ mention history”, as of Oct 24, 2026, https://parrot.markets/earnings/MCD/words/world-cup (CC BY 4.0)
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