World Cup 2026 Scoring Rules Breakdown 📜

⭐ Overall Tournament Predictions

Locked in on your Google Sheet before the opening match kicks off:

• Predicting the **1st Place** Champion correctly = 2 points
• Predicting the **2nd Place** Runner-Up correctly = 2 points
• Predicting the **3rd Place** Winner correctly = 2 points

⚽ Phase 1: Group Stage (Max 11 Pts Per Group)

• Group Placements (Max 5 pts): Earn 1 point for each team you position accurately in their final group rank. Nailing the **exact group order** scores an extra +1 bonus point.
• Match Scorelines (Max 6 pts): Earn 1 point for every exact score match predicted across the real fixture selections within each group grid.

🥊 Phase 2: Knockout Brackets (Round of 32 down to Finals)

Playoffs begin with the **Round of 32**. Predictions occur sequentially stage by stage:

• Dynamic Phase Windows: Players fill out entries row-by-row **only after** qualifying teams are officially known for each specific layout round.
• Knockout Point System: You get 1 point for selecting the correct advancing team, plus 1 extra bonus point if you hit the match's exact final scoreline.