Is the World Cup 2026 predictor game free to play?

Yes. WC26 Predict is completely free to play. Any registered user can predict all 72 group stage matches and appear on the leaderboard at no cost. A £11.50 entry fee is required only for cash prize eligibility.

How does the World Cup 2026 prediction game scoring work?

Correct win prediction: +3 points. Correct draw prediction: +2 points. Incorrect prediction: −1 point. Correct tournament winner bonus prediction: +5 points. The player with the highest total points at the end of the group stage wins.

How are the World Cup 2026 predictor prizes distributed?

The prize pot is split 50/50. 50% is paid out to the top 10 prize-eligible finishers (1st place gets 35% of the winners' share). The remaining 50% goes to Thurso and District Pipe Band.

When do World Cup 2026 predictions lock?

Predictions for each match lock 1 hour before that match's scheduled kick-off time. No changes can be made after a prediction locks. All entries must be submitted before the tournament begins on 11 June 2026.

How many matches can I predict in the World Cup 2026 game?

You can predict all 72 group stage matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, plus an optional tournament winner bonus prediction worth 5 extra points.

How do I win the World Cup 2026 predictor prize?

Pay the £11.50 entry fee to become prize-eligible. Correctly predict as many match scores and results as possible to earn points. The 10 highest-scoring prize-eligible players at the end of the group stage win cash prizes.

Which teams are in the World Cup 2026?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup features 48 nations across 12 groups. Teams include England, USA, Brazil, France, Argentina, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Scotland and many more. See all 48 teams and their squads on WC26 Predict.

About this project

The World Cup 2026
prediction game,
built with purpose.

WC26 Predict is a free online football prediction game for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Predict the exact scoreline of every group stage match across all 48 nations, climb a live leaderboard, and compete for real cash prizes — all while supporting a local Scottish charity.

What is WC26 Predict?

WC26 Predict is a World Cup 2026 score predictor game hosted at worldcup26.games. Players predict the exact score for each of the 72 group stage matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup (11 June – 19 July 2026). Points are awarded for correct results and correct exact scores. A live leaderboard updates after every match so you can track your rank in real time.

The game is completely free to play. For those who want to compete for cash prizes, a £11.50 entry fee makes you prize-eligible. The top 10 prize-eligible players share 50% of the prize pot — the other 50% goes directly to our chosen charity.

Free to play

No card needed. Predict all 72 matches at no cost.

Cash prizes

£11.50 entry unlocks cash prize eligibility.

Supports charity

50% of the prize pot goes to Thurso Pipe Band.

How the scoring works

Predictions for each match lock 1 hour before kick-off. Once the result is in, points are automatically awarded:

+3 pts

Exact score

You predicted the precise final scoreline (e.g. 2-1).

+1 pt

Correct result

You got the outcome right (win/draw/loss) but not the exact score.

+5 pts

Tournament winner bonus

You predicted the overall World Cup 2026 winner correctly.

0 pts

Wrong prediction

Your predicted result did not match the actual outcome.

Who built WC26 Predict?

WC26 Predict was designed, built, and is maintained by Clairdon Cloud IT, a UK-based technology company. The project was created specifically for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as both a community game and a fundraiser for a local charity.

Clairdon Cloud IT

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Our charity: Thurso and District Pipe Band

50% of every prize pot goes directly to Thurso and District Pipe Band, a community pipe band based in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland. If you're a UK taxpayer and tick the Gift Aid option when entering, the donation is boosted to £6.25 at no extra cost to you.

Thurso and District Pipe Band

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The pipe band was founded in 1913 and is one of the longest-running pipe bands in the north of Scotland. They compete at regional and national championships and play at community events throughout Caithness.

Full charity and Gift Aid information

Fair play and transparency

All predictions are timestamped and locked before kick-off — no retroactive changes are possible.

Leaderboard rankings are calculated automatically from verified results.

Prize pot totals are publicly visible in real time on the Prize Pot page.

Full terms and conditions, privacy policy, and age/dual-entry rules are published on the site.

The game is operated legally under UK law. Entrants must be 18 or over.

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