Rules
Simple rules for Predict26
Predict World Cup match scores, add optional possession, scorer, lineup, and champion picks, and climb the global and country leaderboards after results are confirmed.
How predictions work
1. Pick a score
Enter the final score you think each match will have. Exact score remains the core pick.
2. Update before kickoff
You can change your score and available match bonus picks while the match is still open. Champion picks follow their own join-time eligibility and configured deadlines.
3. Lock at kickoff
Score, possession, scorer, and lineup picks lock at kickoff and cannot be changed after that. Champion Pick A and B lock at their configured deadlines.
Scoring
Champion picks
- • Champion Pick A is worth 20 points when champion scoring is enabled later.
- • Champion Pick B is worth 15 points when champion scoring is enabled later.
- • Availability depends on when you joined Predict26 and the configured Pick A/Pick B deadlines.
- • Users who join after the Round of 16 starts cannot submit champion picks.
Leaderboards and winners
- • Predict26 has a global leaderboard for all players.
- • Predict26 has country leaderboards for players representing each country.
- • Ranks update after scores are confirmed.
- • MVP winners are global-only for the first launch.
- • Country winners may be added later.
Tie-breakers
- 1Highest total points
- 2Most exact scores
- 3Most correct results
- 4Earliest first submitted prediction if available
- 5Admin review or shared prize if still tied
Data disclaimer
Schedules, scores, teams, venues, lineups, referees, and live data may update. Admins may correct data before scoring. Users should verify important details from FIFA or other official sources.