What is WC26 Predict?

WC26 Predict is a free online World Cup 2026 prediction game at worldcup26.games. You predict the exact score of every group stage match across all 48 nations. You can play for free or pay £11.50 to enter the cash prize pot.

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.

Join 69 players · £480 prize pot

Ready to play the
World Cup game?

Predict every match, climb the leaderboard, and compete for the prize pot.

Free to join — no card needed

£11.50 prize entry — top 10 share the pot

50% of every entry supports Thurso Pipe Band

Entries Open

Live

The competition is now open — make your predictions and enter the prize draw before the tournament kicks off.

Everything World Cup

Follow the tournament.
Win the game.

One app to follow every match, every nation, and every prediction — with live data from kick-off to final whistle.

Live Scores

Real-time match updates from every game across all 48 nations.

Follow Every Nation

Track your favourite teams through every group game, their stats and squad.

Predict Matches

Pick the scoreline for all 72 group stage matches before kick-off.

Live Leaderboard

See exactly where you rank among other players after every result.

Group Standings

Live, accurate group tables updated after the final whistle of every match.

Win the Prize Pot

Pay £11.50 per stage to be prize eligible. Separate pot for the group stage and the knockout round — top 10 per stage win cash.

Prize Structure

Prize pot: £480

Grows with every entry. £10 per entry goes into the pot — split equally between winners and Thurso and District Pipe Band. This is the group stage pot. The knockout round has its own separate pot.

1st Place

Top prize winner

1st

£88

2nd Place

Runner up

2nd

£48

3rd Place

Third place

3rd

£36

Thurso and District Pipe Band

Supporting our community

50%

£240

Free entry is always available. No purchase necessary. Only prize-entry players (£11.50) are eligible to win cash prizes. Prizes are awarded to the top 10 on the prize leaderboard at the end of the group stage and paid out 1 hour after the World Cup Final whistle. Full rules in our Terms & Conditions.

Gift Aid available for UK taxpayers. Your £11.50 payment includes a £5 donation to Thurso and District Pipe Band. If you are a UK taxpayer, you can opt in to Gift Aid and the charity reclaims an extra £1.25 at no cost to you. Learn more about Gift Aid.

How it works

Your prediction journey,
from kick-off to the final.

Predict the World Cup winner, call the score for all 72 group matches, earn points as the tournament unfolds — then do it all again in the knockout round.

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Before the tournamentBonus points

Pick your World Cup winner

Before a ball is kicked, predict which nation lifts the trophy. Bonus points are awarded if your chosen team goes all the way.

02

Group stage — 72 matches+3 exact · +1 result

72 predictions · separate prize pot

Predict scorelines for all 72 group matches. Exact score = 3 pts, correct result = 1 pt. £11.50 prize entry builds a group stage pot — top 10 win cash.

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Knockout round — open nowEnter now · £11.50

Enter anytime — fresh pot, fresh start

The knockout round has its own separate prize pot. Top 10 from the group stage qualify free. Everyone else can enter for £11.50 — the entry window is open right now.

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After the groupsPrizes awarded

Group stage prizes awarded

Once all 72 group matches are played, the top 10 prize-eligible players are confirmed and the group stage pot is shared. Payouts made 1 hour after the World Cup Final whistle.