Bracket Predictor
Build your FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout bracket prediction!
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Bracket Predictor lets you build your complete knockout bracket — from the Round of 32 all the way to the Champion. With 48 teams competing in the expanded format, select which teams you think will advance through each round. Choose group winners, runners-up, and third-placed qualifiers for the Round of 32, then pick winners for each match through the Round of 16, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and Final. Save your prediction, share it with friends, and compete for the top spot on the leaderboard when the tournament kicks off.
Round of 32
1E vs 3rd (A/B/C/D/F)
1I vs 3rd (C/D/F/G/H)
2A vs 2B
1F vs 2C
2K vs 2L
1H vs 2J
1D vs 3rd (B/E/F/I/J)
1G vs 3rd (A/E/H/I/J)
1C vs 2F
2E vs 2I
1A vs 3rd (C/E/F/H/I)
1L vs 3rd (E/H/I/J/K)
1J vs 2H
2D vs 2G
1B vs 3rd (E/F/G/I/J)
1K vs 3rd (D/E/I/J/L)
Round of 16
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Final
🥉 Third Place Match
The two losing semifinalists play for the bronze medal.
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Champion
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does the World Cup 2026 Bracket Predictor work?
Select your predicted winners for all knockout rounds — from the Round of 32 through to the Final. Choose teams for each match, and the bracket automatically populates the next round. Save your prediction, earn points when the tournament begins, and compete on the leaderboard.
How many teams are in the FIFA World Cup 2026?
The 2026 World Cup features 48 teams — an expansion from 32 in previous editions. Teams are divided into 12 groups of four. The top two from each group and the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
How is the World Cup 2026 knockout bracket structured?
The knockout stage begins with the Round of 32 (16 matches), followed by the Round of 16 (8 matches), Quarterfinals (4 matches), Semifinals (2 matches), and the Final. Group winners, runners-up, and qualifying third-placed teams are seeded into specific bracket positions based on FIFA official seeding.
How is the leaderboard scored?
Points are awarded for each correct prediction: +1 per correct Round of 32 winner, +2 per Round of 16 winner, +3 per Quarterfinalist, +5 per Semifinalist, +8 per correct Finalist, +4 for the correct third-place winner, and +16 for the correct Champion. The maximum possible score is 90 points.