⚽ 2026 FIFA World Cup

Predict, Simulate & Pick Your World Champion

Rank teams in each group, predict exact scores, choose the 8 best third-placed teams, and build your knockout bracket all the way to the title. Free, no sign-up.

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What the Predictor Lets You Do

This is the tool to simulate who will lift the 2026 World Cup trophy.

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Full Tournament Simulation

Rank teams in each group in classic mode using simple drag and drop, or switch to expert mode to predict exact scores. The bracket updates automatically.

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Best Third-Placed Teams

Manually select the 8 qualified third-placed teams in classic mode, or let the site calculate them automatically from points, goal difference, and goals scored.

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Playoff Placeholders

Replace unknown qualifying spots like "UEFA playoff winner" with the teams you expect to qualify. Names and flags update everywhere instantly.

Live Knockout Bracket

Once groups are set, a 32-team bracket is generated. Click each match to pick the winner and simulate every knockout round all the way to the champion.

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Classic Mode

Reorder teams in each group by drag and drop. The 12 group winners and 12 runners-up qualify. Then manually select the 8 best third-placed teams.

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Expert Mode

Enter scores for all group-stage matches. The site calculates matches played, wins, draws, losses, goal difference, and points live as you type.

How the Simulator Works

Four simple steps from group stage to champion.

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Choose Your Mode

Pick classic mode for simple group ranking by drag and drop, or expert mode to predict every single group-stage score manually.

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Rank the Groups

In classic mode, reorder the 4 teams in each group. In expert mode, fill in scores and the standings update live with points and goal difference.

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Select Third-Placed Teams

Pick the 8 best third-placed teams manually in classic mode, or review the automatic ranking in expert mode based on points and tie-breakers.

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Predict the Knockout Stage

A 32-team bracket is generated. Click each match to pick the winner, then simulate round by round until you crown your world champion.

Classic Mode vs Expert Mode

Two ways to play, depending on how deep you want to go.

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Classic Mode — Simple Group Ranking

Reorder teams in each group by drag and drop. The 12 group winners and 12 runners-up qualify automatically. Then manually select the 8 qualified third-placed teams. The bracket is generated, and you click each match to pick the winner.

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Expert Mode — Predict Every Score

Enter the scores for all group-stage matches. The site automatically calculates matches played, wins, draws, losses, goals scored and conceded, goal difference, and points. Each group's ranking updates live based on the results you enter.

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Best 3rd-Placed Teams (Expert)

Once all scores are filled in, the 12 teams that finish 3rd are automatically ranked by points, then goal difference, then goals scored. If tied, a fair-play tie-break window appears. The top 8 qualify for the knockout stage.

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Playoff Management

Some World Cup spots are still unknown (UEFA playoff winner, Inter-confederation playoff winner). Open the "Choose playoff teams" window to replace placeholders with teams you expect to qualify. Names and flags update everywhere.

FAQ

The fastest answers to the most common questions.

How does the classic mode work?
In classic mode, you reorder teams in each group by drag and drop. The 12 group winners and 12 runners-up qualify. Then you manually select the 8 qualified third-placed teams. The 32-team bracket is generated, and you click on each team to pick the winner of each match.
How are the 8 best third-placed teams chosen in expert mode?
Once all scores are filled in, the 12 teams that finish 3rd are automatically ranked by points, then goal difference, then goals scored. If teams remain completely tied, the simulator shows a small window to break the tie using fair play. The top 8 in this table qualify for the knockout stage.
Can I replace the placeholder playoff teams?
Yes. Open the "Choose playoff teams" window and replace placeholders like "UEFA playoff winner" or "Inter-confederation playoff winner" with the teams you think will qualify (Italy, Ukraine, Sweden, etc.). The name and flag update everywhere — in groups, expert mode matches, and the knockout bracket.
Is this tool official?
No. This simulator is a non-official tool, made for fun and to make predictions with friends easier. It aims to be as faithful as possible to real World Cup rules (draws, extreme tie-break rules, etc.), but check the official FIFA site for 100% accuracy.
Do I need to sign up or pay?
No. The simulator is completely free and requires no sign-up or account. Open the page and start predicting immediately.

Ready to Make Your Predictions?

Rank the groups, predict the scores, and pick your world champion. The simulator is free and ready to go.

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