Predict 1st through 4th place in each of the 12 groups.
Exact position+2.5 pts
One position off (same group)+1.25 pts
Two or more positions off0
Max per group: 10 pts · 12 groups = 120 pts total
Group scoring
3rd-place qualifiers
Pick the 8 groups whose 3rd-place team advances to the Round of 32. Scored by group, not by exact team. The team shown in your prediction is based on who you predicted would finish 3rd in that group. But only the group letter is checked against official results.
Correct advancing group+2.5 pts
Wrong group0
Example: If you pick Group B and the actual 3rd-place team from Group B advances, you score +2.5. It does not matter whether your predicted 3rd-place team from Group B was the same team.
8 qualifiers × 2.5 pts = 20 pts max
Knockout exits: R32 / R16 / QF
You predict which round a team exits in, not who wins each match. Partial credit applies for being one stage off.
If a team exits in the group stage, any knockout prediction for that team scores 0. Group-stage elimination is not "one stage before R32".
R32 exits: 16 teams predicted, max 48 pts
Exits in R32 (correct)+3 pts
Actually exits in R16+1.5 pts
Exits in QF, Final Four, or group stage0
R16 exits: 8 teams predicted, max 48 pts
Exits in R16 (correct)+6 pts
Actually exits in R32 or QF+3 pts
Exits in Final Four or group stage0
QF exits: 4 teams predicted, max 36 pts
Exits in QF (correct)+9 pts
Actually exits in R16 or Final Four+4.5 pts
Exits in R32 or group stage0
Knockout scoring
Final placements
Predict Champion, Runner-up, 3rd place, and 4th place. Partial credit halves for each position away from the correct spot.
Your pick
Exact
1 off
2 off
3 off
Champion
50
25
12.5
6.25
Runner-up
30
15
7.5
3.75
3rd place
20
10
5
2.5
4th place
12.5
6.25
3.13
1.56
Max total
112.5
A team not in the actual top 4 scores 0 regardless of your predicted position.
Final placements
Golden Boot
Predict the official tournament top scorer. A pick is required before submitting.
Exact official Golden Boot winner+30 pts
Any other player0, no partial credit
Color key (prediction detail view)
Green: full pointsAmber: partial creditRed: 0 points
Leaderboard & transparency
Before predictions lockOther picks hidden
After predictions lockSubmitted picks become visible and cannot be edited
Score updatesAfter admin recalculation
Leaderboard
Rules & winner
Each user may submit one global entry. Predictions must be submitted before the lock deadline. After lock, picks are final and become visible. Scores update as real tournament results are entered and recalculated. The global winner is the entry with the highest total score after the tournament is fully scored.
If entries are tied, baplab may apply reasonable tie-breakers or offer an equivalent shared/alternative prize.
Prize
The global winner receives one original football jersey of their choice, up to €150 / $150 equivalent, subject to availability, retailer support, and shipping feasibility. The winner may choose a national team or club jersey. It does not have to be from a World Cup participating team.
Special editions, signed shirts, match-worn shirts, resale listings, rare collector items, and custom printing may be excluded. If the selected jersey cannot be fulfilled or shipped reasonably, baplab may offer a comparable jersey, gift card, or equivalent alternative.
Tie-breaker
If players finish level on total points, ties are broken in order by:
1. Higher final placements score
2. Higher Golden Boot score
3. Earlier submission time
Eligibility
To be eligible, submit a complete prediction before predictions lock. Private mini league rankings are separate and do not affect the prize. Only the global leaderboard counts.
