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 7× 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