About This Simulator

What is this?

This is a free, interactive simulator for the FIFA World Cup 2026, hosted jointly in the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026. It is the first World Cup to feature 48 nations competing across 12 groups, making it the largest tournament in the competition's history.

How does it work?

You can simulate any match result in the group stage by entering scores directly on the group cards. The simulator instantly calculates standings using official FIFA tiebreaker rules:

1. Points
2. Goal difference
3. Goals scored
4. Head-to-head points (within tied group)
5. Head-to-head goal difference
6. Head-to-head goals scored

Once group stage results are entered, the bracket for the Round of 32 is automatically populated. You can then simulate every knockout match right through to the Final on July 19. Draws in the knockout phase go to a penalty shootout — tap the winning team to select them.

Third-place qualification

Unlike previous World Cups, 2026 uses 12 groups of 4, with the top two from each group advancing plus the 8 best third-place teams from all 12 groups. This simulator tracks all 12 third-place teams in real time, ranks them by points, goal difference, and goals scored, and shows clearly which 8 qualify — using FIFA's Annex C rules to assign third-place teams to their correct bracket slot.

Share your prediction

Use the Share Simulation button on the home page to generate a unique link encoding all your results. Send it to friends and compare predictions.

Data & accuracy

All fixture dates, venues, and group assignments reflect the official FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule published prior to the tournament. This site is a fan-made tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by FIFA.

Contact

Questions, feedback, or bug reports? Head to the Contact page.