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World Cup 2026 Bracket Simulator

Build your complete tournament prediction. Drag teams to set group standings, edit match scores, then simulate the full knockout stage from Round of 32 to the Final. Your progress auto-saves. Share via URL or download as PNG.

▼ Groups ▼ Best 3rds ▼ Knockout ▼ Champion

Your Changes

groups modified from AI

AI Agreement

100%

vs Pulse Engine

Knockout Picks

0/31

matches decided

Your Champion

TBD

complete bracket to set

Chaos

Scope

1x 365 P

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12 Group Stage

🥉 Best Third-Placed Teams

8 best 3rd-place finishers advance · Sorted by Pts → GD → GF

Rank	Team	Group	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Status

⚽ Knockout Stage

32 teams · 31 matches · Click a team in any match to set them as winner. Winners auto-advance to the next round.

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⭐ Your Predicted Champion

No champion yet

Complete the knockout bracket above to lock in your World Cup 2026 winner.

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Compare to Pulse Engine v3.4

Your bracket matches our AI prediction in 100% of group positions.

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How to Use the Simulator

1. Reorder Group Teams

Drag a team within its group, or use the up/down arrows. Standings recalculate automatically.

2. Edit Match Scores (optional)

Click "Edit Scores" on any group card to manually set all 6 match results. Standings update from your scores.

3. Apply Chaos Factor

Standard uses AI's prediction. Favorites sorts by FIFA rank. Upsets randomizes. Click Simulate to apply.

4. Pick Knockout Winners

Click any team in a knockout match to advance them. Use ⚡ Auto-fill to seed by FIFA rank, then override.

5. Share Your Bracket

Click Share to copy a URL encoding your full bracket. Send to friends — they see your exact picks.

6. Download PNG

Save a poster-style image of your full bracket. Great for social media or printing.