Frequently Asked Questions

WC2026 Predictor is a free platform where you can make your predictions for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, build your dream squad, and compete against friends. Predict every match across 48 teams, 12 groups and 104 games!

Yes! Completely free. No hidden fees. Make predictions, build squads, create leagues — all at no cost!

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11, 2026 and concludes with the Final on July 19, 2026. Hosted across the USA, Canada and Mexico, it will be the largest World Cup in history!

For the first time ever, 48 teams will compete in the World Cup. Argentina, France, Germany, Brazil, Spain, England and many more top nations are joined by hosts USA, Canada and Mexico who qualify automatically.

The 2026 World Cup features 104 matches in total: 48 in the group stage, 16 in the Round of 32, 8 in the Round of 16, 4 Quarter-Finals, 2 Semi-Finals, plus the Third-Place playoff and the Final.

Click 'Build Your Bracket' on the homepage. First set the group stage standings for all 12 groups, then select the best 8 third-place teams, and finally predict the winner of every match from the Round of 32 all the way to the Final!

Yes! You can update your predictions freely until the tournament begins on June 11, 2026. Once the World Cup kicks off, predictions are locked in.

The deadline is June 11, 2026 at 10:00 PM UTC+3. After that, the system automatically locks all predictions.

Scroll to the bottom of the bracket page to find the 'Special Picks' section. There you can predict the Golden Boot, Best Player, Best Goalkeeper, Surprise Team, Disappointment and Young Star of the tournament.

Yes! Hit the 'Share' button on the bracket page to export your predictions as an image. Save it as PNG and share it anywhere on social media.

In the 2026 format there are 12 groups, with the top 2 from each advancing automatically. The best 8 of the 12 third-place finishers also qualify. Our system calculates this automatically based on points > goal difference > goals scored, but you can also adjust it manually.

You can browse and build a bracket, but you need an account to save predictions, join leagues and appear on the leaderboard. Sign in with Google in one click!

Completely safe. We use OAuth via Supabase — we never see your password. Only your name and email address are shared.

Go to the Leagues page and create a private league. Share the invite link with your friends, everyone submits their predictions, and a dedicated leaderboard shows who predicted best!

Visit your profile page and click 'Edit Profile'. You can update your display name, username, bio, favourite team, location and social media links (Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Twitch, Kick, Reddit) directly from your profile.

Send an email to wcpickem26info@gmail.com requesting account deletion. We will remove your account and all associated data promptly.

Head to the Squad page to pick any of the 48 participating nations and build your dream lineup. Choose from 18 formations and place any of 775+ players in their positions. Save and download your squad!

Player data is based on Transfermarkt market valuations. Each player receives a FIFA-style rating from 60–99 calculated from market value, age and performance. Player tiers range from Normal to Elite.

After selecting your team, formation and players, click Save. Signed-in users can store their squad to their account. The Download button lets you export your lineup as a PNG image.

Points for correct predictions: Group 1st (+10), Group 2nd (+7), Group 3rd (+5), Round of 32 (+15), Round of 16 (+20), Quarter-Final (+30), Semi-Final (+50), Third Place (+40), Finalist (+60), Champion (+100). Golden Boot and Best Player each give +30 points!

Points are updated after each match result is confirmed. Once the tournament starts you will see your score change as results are processed. The leaderboard updates in real time.

The more correct predictions you make, the higher you score. Late-round matches carry the most points — especially the Champion pick (100 pts) and Semi-Finals (50 pts). Surprise team and young star picks can also give you an edge!

Golden Boot and Best Player predictions each award +30 points if correct. Surprise Team, Disappointment and Young Star picks are also part of the scoring system — getting these right can separate you from the pack!