World Cup 2026 Simulator: Predict the Tournament Results
Use the simulator to predict the outcome of the 2026 World Cup group stage and determine who advances to the knockout rounds.
The 2026 World Cup is nearing the end of its group stage. While 14 teams have already secured their spots in the next round, the remaining participants will be decided during the final matches scheduled between June 28 and July 3.
With 48 teams competing in this edition, the tournament format has expanded. In addition to the top two teams from each group, the eight best third-placed teams will also advance to the knockout stage. This change adds significant complexity to the final standings as teams fight for these additional qualification spots.
Fans can now use an interactive simulator to visualize potential knockout brackets and explore different paths to the final. The tool helps track which nations are likely to progress and how the elimination phase will take shape.
Current projections show interesting scenarios for the top contenders. Brazil, for instance, is set to face the runner-up of Group F, which could be the Netherlands, Japan, or Sweden. Meanwhile, Germany has already qualified as the winner of Group E and is waiting to see if they will be paired against a third-placed finisher from Group F.