FIFA WORLD CUP

2026

PREDICTION POOLS

Predict every match. Compete with friends. Win bragging rights.

Create a free prediction pool for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Invite your friends, predict scores for all 104 matches across 48 teams and 16 stadiums, and track who's on top with a live leaderboard. No ads. No gambling. Just football.

48 Teams104 Matches16 Stadiums3 Countries12 Groups

Admin pays · Players join free · Ad-free experience

How It Works

Three steps to kickoff. Set up your pool in under 2 minutes.

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Create a Pool

Pick a name, choose your tier, and get your unique invite code. Free for up to 10 players.

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Invite Friends

Share your invite code via WhatsApp, X, Facebook, or Telegram. Players join free — always.

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Predict & Compete

Everyone predicts scores for all 104 matches. The leaderboard updates live as results come in.

Everything You Need

Built for football fans who take their predictions seriously \u2014 but not too seriously.

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Predict Every Match

Score predictions for all 104 group and knockout matches. Enter your predictions match-by-match with an intuitive interface.

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Live Leaderboard

Watch your ranking update in real-time as match results come in. Podium display for the top 3, full sortable standings for everyone.

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Custom Scoring Rules

Pool admins control point values — adjust exact score bonus, correct result points, knockout multipliers, and bonus categories.

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Social Sharing

Invite friends via WhatsApp, X, Facebook, or Telegram. One-tap sharing with pre-written invite messages and join links.

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Head-to-Head

Compare your predictions directly against any other player in your pool. See who called each match better.

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Match Day TV Mode

Full-screen big-screen experience for watching parties. Shows live score, all pool predictions as color-coded cards, and sidebar leaderboard.

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16 Stadium Guides

Explore every venue — capacity, roof type, fun facts, and which matches are played there across the USA, Mexico, and Canada.

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Activity Feed

See who nailed an exact score, who climbed the rankings, and who just joined. Your pool stays buzzing throughout the tournament.

All 12 Groups \u2014 48 Teams Confirmed

The biggest World Cup ever. 48 teams from 6 confederations compete across the USA, Mexico, and Canada from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

Group A

  • Mexico 🇲🇽
  • South Korea 🇰🇷
  • South Africa 🇿🇦
  • Czechia 🇨🇿

Group B

  • Canada 🇨🇦
  • Switzerland 🇨🇭
  • Qatar 🇶🇦
  • Bosnia & Herzegovina 🇧🇦

Group C

  • Brazil 🇧🇷
  • Morocco 🇲🇦
  • Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
  • Haiti 🇭🇹

Group D

  • USA 🇺🇸
  • Australia 🇦🇺
  • Paraguay 🇵🇾
  • Türkiye 🇹🇷

Group E

  • Germany 🇩🇪
  • Côte d'Ivoire 🇨🇮
  • Ecuador 🇪🇨
  • Curaçao 🇨🇼

Group F

  • Netherlands 🇳🇱
  • Japan 🇯🇵
  • Tunisia 🇹🇳
  • Sweden 🇸🇪

Group G

  • Belgium 🇧🇪
  • Egypt 🇪🇬
  • Iran 🇮🇷
  • New Zealand 🇳🇿

Group H

  • Spain 🇪🇸
  • Uruguay 🇺🇾
  • Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
  • Cape Verde 🇨🇻

Group I

  • France 🇫🇷
  • Senegal 🇸🇳
  • Norway 🇳🇴
  • Iraq 🇮🇶

Group J

  • Argentina 🇦🇷
  • Austria 🇦🇹
  • Algeria 🇩🇿
  • Jordan 🇯🇴

Group K

  • Portugal 🇵🇹
  • Colombia 🇨🇴
  • Uzbekistan 🇺🇿
  • DR Congo 🇨🇩

Group L

  • England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
  • Croatia 🇭🇷
  • Ghana 🇬🇭
  • Panama 🇵🇦

Simple Pricing

Players always join free. Only the pool creator pays \u2014 one time, no subscription.

Kickabout

Free

Up to 10 players

  • Up to 10 players
  • Standard scoring
  • Basic leaderboard
  • All 104 matches
POPULAR

Group Stage

$9.99

Up to 20 players

  • Up to 20 players
  • Custom scoring rules
  • Activity feed & H2H
  • Social sharing

Knockout

$14.99

Up to 35 players

  • Up to 35 players
  • Match Day TV mode
  • Priority email support
  • Everything in Group Stage

Golden Boot

$29.99

Up to players

  • Unlimited players
  • Up to 3 pools
  • Global ranking
  • Early access to future tournaments

Matches You Won't Want to Miss

Some of the biggest group-stage clashes to predict.

Jun 11
Mexico 🇲🇽 vs South Africa 🇿🇦
Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
Opening match — rematch of 2010 opener
Jun 13
Brazil 🇧🇷 vs Morocco 🇲🇦
MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
Two continental giants collide
Jun 16
France 🇫🇷 vs Senegal 🇸🇳
MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
Defending runners-up vs African champions
Jun 17
England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 vs Croatia 🇭🇷
AT&T Stadium, Dallas
2018 semi-final rematch
Jun 16
Argentina 🇦🇷 vs Algeria 🇩🇿
Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
Defending champions open campaign
Jun 12
USA 🇺🇸 vs Paraguay 🇵🇾
SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles
Hosts kick off at home

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it free to play?

Yes! The Kickabout tier is completely free for up to 10 players. Players always join free — only the pool creator pays for larger pools.

How does scoring work?

You earn points for predicting the correct match result (win/draw/loss) and bonus points for exact score predictions. Admins on paid tiers can customize all point values.

When does the World Cup 2026 start?

The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off on June 11, 2026 with Mexico vs South Africa at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The final is on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?

48 teams compete in 12 groups of 4. The top 2 from each group plus the 8 best third-place teams advance to the Round of 32 — a brand-new knockout round for 2026.

Can I predict knockout matches?

Yes — you can predict group stage scores, knockout results, standings, tournament winner, Golden Boot, and more bonus categories.

Is this gambling?

No. WC26 Pools is a prediction game for bragging rights only. No money is wagered and no prizes are paid out. It is purely for fun among friends.

How do I invite friends?

Create a pool and you get a unique 8-character invite code. Share it via WhatsApp, X, Facebook, Telegram, or copy the join link directly.

Does the leaderboard update automatically?

Yes — as soon as a match result is entered, the scoring engine runs instantly and the leaderboard updates in real-time for all pool members.

The World Cup Starts June 11

Get your pool set up now. Invite your friends. Predict every match. Who's going to top the leaderboard?

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