World Cup 2026 - Rules
Group Stage Scoring
For each group, you predict which teams will finish 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.
| Outcome | Points |
|---|---|
| Correctly predict a team qualifies for knockouts | 1 point |
| Correctly predict their exact finishing position | 1 bonus point |
Maximum: 2 points per qualifying team predicted correctly in the right position.
Knockout Stage Scoring
Points double with each round. Predict the winner of every knockout match.
| Round | Points per correct pick |
|---|---|
| Round of 32 | 1 point |
| Round of 16 | 2 points |
| Quarter-Finals | 4 points |
| Semi-Finals | 8 points |
| Final | 16 points |
Maximum knockout points: 80 (16x1 + 8x2 + 4x4 + 2x8 + 1x16). Maximum total: 112 points (32 group + 80 knockout).
Emergency Sub
If you selected a team that was knocked out, you can replace that team with whoever knocked them out — but you can only do this once, so use it wisely.
Using the Emergency Sub costs a 6-point penalty. The replacement team will carry forward through all subsequent rounds.
Tiebreaker
If players are tied on total points, the tiebreaker is the closest prediction to total goals scored in the group stage (absolute difference, lower is better). If still tied, knockout points are used as a secondary tiebreaker.
Prizes
Overall Winner: 75% of the prize pool
Group Stage Leader: 25% of the prize pool
Entry fee: £10.00 per person.