⚽ Live · Jun 11 – Jul 19, 2026

World Cup 2026 Predictions

The biggest World Cup ever — 48 teams, 104 matches, three host nations. Predict every scoreline, build your knockout bracket and call the Golden Boot on Nokkam. It's free, needs no signup, and you can play match-by-match all the way to the July 19 final.

48
teams
104
matches
16
host cities
3
host nations

Predict all 104 matches

Call the result and exact score of every game, earn points for accuracy, and watch your rank move on the live leaderboard. Knockout matches are worth more.

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How it works

🎯 Score every match

Predict the result and exact scoreline for all 104 fixtures, from the group stage to the final. Points scale up through the knockout rounds.

🗂️ Build your bracket

Fill the full knockout bracket — Round of 32 through the final — and pick who lifts the trophy. Lock in group winners and runners-up too.

🔮 Call the big awards

Predict the champion, the Golden Boot top scorer and the tournament's total goals with the Grand Oracle for bonus points.

⏱️ Late picks are welcome

Missed a kickoff? Matches stay open so you can still record a prediction — late picks are just marked "won't count" and don't affect your score. Predict before kickoff to earn points.

Frequently asked questions
When does the 2026 FIFA World Cup start and end?
The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026. The opening match is on June 11 in Mexico City; the final is on July 19 at MetLife Stadium near New York.
How many teams and matches are in the 2026 World Cup?
2026 is the first 48-team World Cup, expanded from 32. It features 104 matches across 16 host cities — up from 64 matches in 2022.
How do I predict the World Cup 2026 on Nokkam?
It's free and needs no signup. Predict the result and exact scoreline of all 104 matches, fill your knockout bracket, pick the top teams in each group, and call the Golden Boot and winner. You earn points for accuracy and climb the leaderboard.
Can I still predict a match after it has kicked off?
Yes — matches stay open so you can record a prediction even after kickoff, but predictions made after a match starts are marked "won't count" and don't affect your score. To earn points, predict before kickoff.
Which countries are hosting the 2026 World Cup?
It's co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico — the first World Cup with three host nations and the first across North America since 1994.
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About Nokkam

Nokkam (നോക്കാം — "let's see" in Malayalam) is a free prediction game platform. Alongside the World Cup, we run prediction contests on politics, sports and current affairs. Play in English or Malayalam, compete with friends, and see how your instincts stack up.