Guide
How It Works
WC Pool 2026 is a full-bracket prediction game for the FIFA World Cup. You predict every match — from group rankings to the Final — before a single ball is kicked.
Create an account
Sign up for free — no credit card required. Once you're in, you can fill out your bracket and join or create a private pool at any time before the picks lock.
Fill out your bracket
Your bracket has three stages, completed in order:
Group Stage
Rank all four teams in each of the 12 groups (A–L) from 1st to 4th place. The top two from each group advance automatically. You also pick which 8 of the 12 third-place finishers make it through.
Round of 32 & Knockout Rounds
Once your group picks are set, predict the winner of every knockout match — Round of 32, Round of 16, Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals, and the Final. Each round is filled in based on your previous picks.
World Champion
Your Final pick determines your World Champion prediction. Getting the champion right earns the biggest bonus in the game.
Invite your crew
Create a private pool and share the 8-character invite code with anyone you want to compete against. They sign up, enter the code, and they're in. You can join as many pools as you like with the same bracket.
Picks lock at kickoff
All predictions must be submitted before June 11, 2026 — the moment the first match kicks off. After that, brackets are locked and cannot be changed. Make sure your bracket is complete before then.
Earn points as results come in
Points are awarded automatically as official results are entered. You score for each correct group position, each knockout match winner you called, and a big bonus for predicting the World Champion. See the full breakdown on the scoring rules page.
Climb the leaderboard
Track your rank in each pool you've joined, and see how you stack up on the global leaderboard against all players on the platform. Standings update in real time after each match.