A 48-team tournament format
The 2026 World Cup format includes 48 nations split across 12 groups. In WC26 Simulator, every group starts with four teams and you choose the order they finish.
Group winners and runners-up move directly into the knockout bracket. Third-place teams enter a separate selection step.
Best third-place teams
The simulator lets you choose exactly eight third-place teams to advance. This creates a flexible prediction flow where your group choices shape the Round of 32.
Designed for quick predictions
The group stage is built for mobile users. Tap teams in order, move through the groups, and continue to the bracket once every group has a first, second, and third-place pick.