Knockout predictor
2026 World Cup Bracket Predictor
Simulate the 2026 FIFA World Cup from the group stage through the Round of 32, Round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, final, and champion. This is a fast fan projection tool, not an official FIFA prediction.
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Building tournament projection.
Free tournament mode
What This Bracket Predictor Does
The bracket predictor runs a complete 48-team tournament projection. It creates group tables, selects the top two teams from each group, adds the eight best third-place teams, and then plays the knockout rounds until one champion remains.
Use the Balanced model for a normal projection, Favorites to reduce surprises, or Upsets to make the tournament more chaotic. Each simulation creates a shareable URL, so the same bracket can be opened again later.
Projected group tables
Group Stage Projection
Knockout route
Projected Knockout Bracket
Is this a full 2026 World Cup simulator?
This page simulates all groups and knockout rounds through the final. For manual score entry, use the group-stage simulator on the homepage.
How are winners picked?
The tool uses lightweight team strength ratings and controlled randomness. It is built for fast fan predictions, not betting advice.
Does the bracket include third-place teams?
Yes. The simulation sends the top two teams from each group plus the eight best third-place teams into the Round of 32.