World Cup 2026 predictions: how to make yours

Want to lock in your World Cup 2026 predictions? Here is a simple way to do it without a spreadsheet.

Start with the groups

Rank all four teams in each of the 12 groups. The top two go through automatically, so your order decides who advances.

Pick the eight third-placed teams

Eight of the twelve third-placed teams also qualify. This is the trickiest part — but the predictor applies FIFA's official allocation so your Round of 32 lines up correctly.

Fill the bracket

From the Round of 32, pick every winner through to the final and crown your champion — then export it as an image to share.