Updated 2026-06-03
World Cup 2026 Simulator
Simulate the World Cup 2026 your way: rank all 12 groups, pick who advances to the knockouts, and see where your bracket disagrees with the model.
$49 · one-time, all 104 matches
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Groups
12
Four teams each — rank them all
Advancing
32
Top two per group plus 8 best thirds
Group stage
Jun 11–27
72 matches before the knockouts
How the World Cup 2026 simulator works
The 2026 format splits 48 teams into 12 groups of four. The top two from every group advance automatically, joined by the eight best third-placed teams — so 32 of the 48 nations reach the new Round of 32. The simulator lets you drag teams into your predicted finishing order in each group, then resolves which third-place sides sneak through, giving you a complete read on who makes the knockouts.
- 12 groups of four — drag to set each finishing order.
- Top 2 per group advance, plus the 8 best third-place teams.
- 32 of 48 teams reach the Round of 32.
- Group stage runs June 11–27, 2026 across all 16 host cities.
Compare your bracket against the AI
Every group loads pre-sorted by the KickOracle model so you start from a data-driven baseline, then override it with your own calls. The simulator highlights where your picks diverge from the model — the coin-flip groups and the third-place race are where most brackets are won or lost. It is the fastest way to pressure-test a hunch before the real draw plays out.
From group stage to the MetLife final
Once you have locked your groups, the knockout bracket inherits your advancing teams so you can trace a full path from the June 11 opener in Mexico City to the July 19 final at MetLife Stadium. Re-run it as many times as you like — the simulator is built for what-ifs, so you can test how one upset in the group stage cascades through the entire bracket.
Frequently asked questions
How does the World Cup 2026 simulator work?
Drag teams to set the finishing order in each of the 12 groups. The simulator advances the top two per group plus the eight best third-place teams into the Round of 32.
How many teams advance from the group stage in 2026?
32 teams advance — the top two from each of the 12 groups, plus the eight best third-placed teams across all groups — into the new Round of 32.
Can I compare my simulation to the AI predictions?
Yes. Each group starts pre-ranked by the KickOracle model, and the simulator shows where your picks differ so you can see exactly which calls go against the data.
When does the World Cup 2026 group stage take place?
The group stage runs June 11–27, 2026, with 72 matches across the 16 host cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico before the knockout rounds begin.
Can I simulate the full bracket to the final?
Yes. After ranking the groups you can carry the advancing teams into the knockout bracket and project a path to the July 19 final at MetLife Stadium.
Simulate with live model data via Scout Pass
Scout Pass feeds the simulator live win probabilities, so your what-if runs are grounded in real-time model intelligence instead of static seedings.
- Live win probability seeding every group, not fixed FIFA order
- Tactical and squad-change alerts as line-ups firm up
- Full player intel and scout reports for every team
- Export your simulated bracket and group tables to CSV