Everything you need to know about the PI FIFA 2026 Prediction Contest
For each of the 12 groups (A–L), pick which team finishes 1st and which finishes 2nd. Also pick the 8 best third-place teams that advance to the Round of 32 (ranked best to worst).
| Prediction | Points |
|---|---|
| Correct 1st & 2nd (right order) | 8 pts |
| Both teams correct but swapped | 6 pts |
| One of the two teams correct | 4 pts |
| Both wrong | 0 pts |
| 3rd-place qualifier picks | 0 pts (tiebreaker only) |
Maximum group stage score: 12 groups × 8 pts = 96 pts
For each knockout match, predict the final score (after 90 min / extra time).
| Round | Exact Score | Correct Result |
|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 (M73–M88) | 6 pts | 3 pts |
| Round of 16 (M89–M96) | 12 pts | 6 pts |
| Quarter-Finals (M97–M100) | 24 pts | 12 pts |
| Semi-Finals (M101–M102) | 48 pts | 24 pts |
| 3rd Place Play-off (M103) | 48 pts | 24 pts |
| Final (M104) | 96 pts | 48 pts |
"Correct result" means correctly predicting who wins (or a draw) without the exact score.
| Event | Date & Time (IST) |
|---|---|
| Tournament starts (Group Stage) | 11 June 2026 |
| 🔒 Group Stage picks LOCK | 14 June 2026 — 00:00 IST |
| Group Stage ends | 27 June 2026 |
| 🔒 Knockout picks LOCK | 28 June 2026 — 18:00 IST |
| Round of 32 begins | 28 June 2026 |
| 🏆 Final | 19 July 2026 |