Scoring guide

How to earn points

Every correct prediction earns points. The later the round, the bigger the reward — a correct Final pick is worth more than a Round of 32 pick.

Phase 1

Group Stage

Max

60 pts

1 pt
Correct position
Each team ranked in its exact finishing spot. 4 teams per group, 12 groups — up to 48 pts.
+1
Perfect group bonus
Nail all 4 positions in a group and earn a bonus point on top. Up to 12 bonus pts.

Example · Group A

1st
Brazil
+1 pt
2nd
France
+1 pt
3rd
Mexico
4th
Ghana
+1 pt

3 correct = 3 pts · not a perfect group, so no bonus

Phase 2

3rd Place Qualifiers

Max

8 pts

Not all 3rd-place teams advance. Of the 12 group 3rd-placers, only 8 make it to the Round of 32. You pick which 8.

1 pt
Per correct qualifying 3rd-placer
Pick 8 teams, earn 1 pt for each one that actually advances to the knockout stage.
Phase 3

Knockout Stage

Max

313 pts

Pick the winner of every knockout match. Points scale sharply as the stakes rise.

Round of 32
3 pts
× 32
Round of 16
5 pts
× 16
Quarterfinals
8 pts
× 8
Semifinals
13 pts
× 4
Final
21 pts
1 match

Max knockout pts

R32
96
R16
80
QF
64
SF
52
Final
21

Perfect bracket

Maximum possible score

Groups: 60 pts3rd Place: 8 ptsKnockout: 313 pts
381
pts