Competition Rules
Overview
The World Cup 2026 Quiz runs during the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ (June 28 – July 19, 2026). Predict match winners to earn points and climb the leaderboard!
- Registration: Create an account with your email and password.
- Timing: The quiz opens after all group stage matches are complete and the 32 knockout teams are confirmed.
- Deadlines: Predictions for each match must be submitted before that match kicks off. Each match locks at its scheduled start time.
- 90-Minute Rule: All predictions are settled on the result after 90 minutes of play plus injury time. Extra time and penalty shootouts do not count for scoring purposes.
- Draw: You can predict a draw. If the match is tied after 90 minutes, "Draw" is the winning prediction regardless of who advances in extra time.
Match Winner Predictions
For each knockout match, predict which team will win. You do NOT need to predict the exact score — just pick the winner.
Scoring
| Round | Matches | Points per Correct Pick | Maximum Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Round of 16 | 8 | 3 | 24 |
| Quarter-Finals | 4 | 5 | 20 |
| Semi-Finals | 2 | 8 | 16 |
| Third Place Match | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 32 | 110 |
Scoring Summary
110
Maximum Total Points
Individual Rankings
Every correct prediction earns points based on the round. Your total points determine your position on the leaderboard.
- Your Rank: Shown on the Dashboard and Leaderboard page when logged in.
- Top 20: The public leaderboard displays the top 20 players. Your position is highlighted if you are in the top 20, or shown separately below the table.
- Deadline: Predictions must be submitted before each match kicks off. Matches lock individually — you can predict later matches after earlier ones have started.
Group Rankings
Each user belongs to a group selected during registration. Groups compete against each other on a separate leaderboard.
- Group Score: The sum of all individual members' points in that group.
- Ranking: Groups are ranked by total points, highest first.
- Visibility: The group leaderboard is displayed below the individual leaderboard on the Rankings page.
Timezone Note
All deadlines and match times are stored in UTC and displayed in your browser's local timezone. Make sure your device clock is set correctly to avoid missing deadlines!