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⚽ Select Playoff Qualifiers

In March 2026, 6 playoffs occur to determine the last 6 teams that qualify for the 2026 WC. Choose ONE team from each playoff that you think will advance.

🇪🇺 UEFA Playoffs (4 teams)

UEFA Path A → Group B

UEFA Path B → Group F

UEFA Path C → Group D

UEFA Path D → Group A

🌍 Intercontinental Playoffs (2 teams)

IC Playoff Path 1 → Group K

IC Playoff Path 2 → Group I

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In the 48-team format, the best 8 of 12 third-place teams advance to the Round of 32. Pick which 8 you think will make it.

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Your Pick	In Round	Position	Winner

Stage		How You Earn	Pts
Play-In Picks		6 teams qualify via playoff. You pick who wins each path before the tournament. 3 pts per correct pick. Wrong picks are auto-swapped with the actual winner in your bracket. Look for ✓ (correct) and i (wrong) next to play-in teams in your bracket.	18
Group Stage		3 pts per team that advances	312
Group Stage		+4 bonus for exact finishing position	312
3rd Place Advancing		3 pts per correct pick (8 of 12 advance)	24
Knockout Round	Team in Round	Exact Position	Pick Winner
Round of 32	—	+1	3
Round of 16	3	+2	5
Quarterfinals	4	+3	7
Semifinals	5	+3	20
3rd Place Match	3	+2	8
Final	8	+5	50
Total Possible			~840

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🇪🇺 UEFA Playoffs (4 teams)

🌍 Intercontinental Playoffs (2 teams)

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