Overview
The World Cup Bracket leaderboard has been updated for 2026 to reflect the expanded tournament format. Here's a breakdown of what's on the leaderboard and what's new.
Leaderboard Structure
The leaderboard is divided into two sections if the Group Stage is included:
Group Stage — Shows each member's points earned from correct group ranking predictions.
Knockout Stage — Shows each member's correct picks broken down by round, under the "Wins by Round" sub-header.
If the Group Stage is toggled off, the Group Stage columns remain hidden and only the Knockout Stage columns are shown.
What's New for 2026 — Round of 32 Column
The Knockout Stage "Wins by Round" section now shows 5 columns (previously 4), reflecting the addition of the new Round of 32:
Round of 32 (new)
Round of 16
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Final
Possible Points calculations have also been updated to account for all 5 knockout rounds using the new default point values.
What Is "Possible Points"?
Possible Points shows the maximum score a member could still achieve if they picked every remaining game correctly. It updates in real time as games are played and teams are eliminated. It's a useful indicator of who still has a mathematical chance of winning the contest.
Tiebreaker on the Leaderboard
If two or more members are tied on total points at the end of the contest, the tiebreaker — the member whose goal total prediction was closest to the actual number of goals scored across all 31 knockout stage games — is used to determine the final ranking.