World Cup 2026 at a glance
The FIFA World Cup 2026 had 48 national teams and 104 matches across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The tournament opened on 11 June 2026 with Mexico v South Africa in Mexico City, and the final was played on 19 July 2026 in New York New Jersey.
Final Result
Spain won the 2026 World Cup, beating Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the final: Ferran Torres scored the winner. England beat France 6-4 in the third-place playoff, with Bukayo Saka scoring a hat-trick and Jude Bellingham netting a stoppage-time winner.
Group stage format
The verified 2026 format is 12 groups of four teams. Each team plays three group matches. The top two teams in each group advance, plus the eight best third-placed teams, creating a round of 32 before the round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, bronze final, and final.
Good prediction categories
- Group-stage match results for every fixture.
- Exact scores for marquee matches.
- Which teams advance from the group stage.
- Round of 16 and quarter-final knockout winners.
- Tournament winner and top scorer picks if your game supports them.
Best social loop
Create one group chat, one league link, and one recap after each matchday. With matches spread across Canada, Mexico, and the United States, kickoff times vary, so lock predictions early. Tournament games go viral when people can see rank changes quickly after each result.
Set up before the next big tournament
Prediction leagues work best when everyone has submitted before the first whistle. Use the same approach for the next major tournament: set up your FootballDream league in the days before it starts and share the invite link while excitement is building.