Simulator guide
How the World Cup 2026 simulator works
Use the World Cup 2026 simulator to test a complete tournament path: rank all 12 groups, choose the eight best third-place teams, then play the 32-team knockout bracket to a champion.
Scenarios worth testing
- Compare how a favorite's path changes when it wins the group, finishes second, or survives as a third-place team.
- Check how the 48-team format, 12 groups, and best-third-place rules change the round-of-32 field.
- Create a full champion path that can be shared or used as the starting point for a deeper prediction.
Simulator versus predictor
Use the simulator when you want quick scenarios, shuffles, rating-led runs, and alternate tournament outcomes. Use the predictor when you want to manually lock every group and knockout pick.