What is the World Cup 2026 bracket challenge?

A free pick'em game where you predict the winner of every match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup — all 48 teams from group stage through the final — and earn points to climb a global leaderboard.

Yes. The bracket challenge is 100% free. Signup takes about 60 seconds.

When does the 2026 World Cup start?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup starts June 11, 2026 and runs through July 19, 2026 across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

How are bracket points scored?

Points scale with each round: 5 for group stage, 15 for Round of 32, 15 for Round of 16, 20 for the quarterfinals, 30 for the semifinals, and 60 for the final, with bonuses for upset picks and a confidence multiplier.

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The Leaderboard — World Cup 2026 Bracket Challenge

Unofficial World Cup bracket, hosted by

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How scoring works

Free to play - not affiliated with FIFA.

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How the game works

Outpick everyone across the globe.

Compete internationally with other participants as the World Cup progresses.

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Lock your bracket
Pick every match before the first whistle. Edit freely until kickoff — once it blows, your bracket is locked.
02
Double down on your top pick
Flag the matches you'd stake your rent on. Confidence picks pay double, and a correct upset bonus stacks on top.
Double points
03
Points grow as we approach the Final
Group result 5 → R16 15 → QF 20 → SF 30 → Final 60. One cold-blooded final-call can erase a slow group stage.
5 to 60 points
04
Pick a daily rival for bonus points
Tag one player each match day. Match or beat their card and pocket the bonus on top of your score.
+10 daily bonus
05
Share your bracket
Export your bracket to share with friends or on social media.

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Full scoring

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How scoring works

The later the round,
the greater the glory.

Group-stage picks warm you up. The knockouts are where one bold call vaults you up the global table.

Group5

R3215

R1615

QF20

SF30

Final60

Stack the bonuses

Double down

Confidence pick

×2

Flag one match per matchday as your conviction call. Get it right and the round's points double. Get it wrong and it's a clean zero — no consolation prize for a gut call gone cold.

One per matchday
Stacks with upset bonus
Locks at kickoff

Daily rival

Head-to-head bonus

+10

Tag a player before kickoff. End the day with more correct picks than them and you pocket a flat ten on top of your score. Tie and you both get it. Lose and they twist the knife.

Pick a new rival daily
Bonus on more correct picks
Tie = both score

THE REWARDS

THIS IS WHATWINNING LOOKS LIKE

Level 01The Champion

Grand Prize

The grand prize. A custom poster of your bracket, Lovable credits, a merch pack, and eternal glory.

Lovable merch pack
1,000 Lovable credits
Custom printed poster
Eternal glory

Level 02The Elite

Top 10 Finishers

A custom poster of your bracket, Lovable credits, and eternal glory.

Custom printed poster
500 Lovable credits
Eternal glory

No buy-in · Pure competition · Full glory

Substitutions of equal or greater value may apply. Match tickets subject to fixture and travel eligibility. Full rules →

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