The fine print
Rules & scoring
How to score
| Pick | Points |
|---|---|
Group stage match Correctly pick the winner (or draw) of a group match | +5 |
Round of 32 Per correct knockout winner | +15 |
Round of 16 Per correct knockout winner | +15 |
Quarter-final Per correct knockout winner | +20 |
Semi-final / Third place Per correct knockout winner | +30 |
Final Per correct knockout winner | +60 |
Confidence pick (1 per matchday) Doubles the stage points on that one match if you're right | ×2 |
Upset bonus Correct pick on an underdog (≥5 FIFA ranks lower) | +10 |
Daily rival bonus Match or beat your tagged rival's correct picks that day | +10 |
Confidence multiplies the stage points only — the upset bonus stacks on top at its flat value. You get one confidence pick per matchday.
Eligibility
Open to anyone 18 years of age or older. No purchase necessary to enter or win. Void where prohibited. You may only enter once. Multiple accounts will be disqualified.
Lock times
Predictions for a given match lock at that match's kickoff time. Group stage picks can be edited up until kickoff of the relevant match. Knockout picks lock individually as each tie kicks off.
Prizes
Three tiers, every one collectible. Physical merch is premium, non-sized, football-themed — built to be photographed and kept. Lovable credits are delivered electronically.
Top 100
Collector's kit
- Jacquard-woven Lovable scarf with custom gradient & woven tag
- Sport-style co-branded water bottle
- Numbered, two-tone risograph bracket art print
- Lovable credits
Top 10
Everything in Top 100, plus
- Unbranded leather travel wallet & luggage tag
- A beautiful object for your desk (rotating, one-off)
- Larger allocation of Lovable credits
Champion
The grand prize
- Signed official football — framed and shipped
- Two tickets to a future top-flight football match
- Top-tier Lovable credits package
- Permanent #1 spot in the all-time Hall of Fame
Winner selection: most points at the end of the final. Ties are broken by (1) correct champion pick, (2) correct finalist picks, (3) earlier signup. Specific items per tier may be substituted with an item of equal or greater value. Match tickets are subject to availability, fixture, and travel eligibility; cash-equivalent in Lovable credits offered where not feasible.
Prize shipping, taxes & international winners
Physical prizes ship worldwide where lawful. Winners are responsible for any import duties, VAT, customs fees, or other taxes imposed by their country of residence. We may require a valid shipping address and proof of identity / age before dispatch. If a prize cannot be lawfully shipped to your jurisdiction, or is returned as undeliverable after two attempts, we may substitute a cash-equivalent in Lovable credits of comparable value. Lovable credits and digital prizes are delivered electronically and are not subject to shipping.
Account & data deletion
You can delete your account and associated personal data at any time from your account settings, or by emailing privacy@bracket26.example. See our GDPR page for the full list of rights and how to exercise them.
Data & privacy
We collect only what's needed to run the contest. You can request deletion of your data at any time — see our Privacy Policy.
Not affiliated with FIFA
The Leaderboard is an independent fan project. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by FIFA, any confederation, or any national football association.