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Free entry·€500 prize

World Cup 2026 Prediction Tournament

Join the free OddsCalendar World Cup 2026 Predictor Challenge. Predict every World Cup 2026 match outcome, climb the edge score leaderboard, and compete for the €500 prize pool.

Create an account, make your World Cup predictions before kickoff, and track your tournament ranking as fixtures settle match by match.

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Entry
Free to enter

Create an OddsCalendar account and join the World Cup predictor challenge for free.

Format
Pick the outcome

Predict each World Cup match outcome before kickoff and keep every pick saved.

Prize
Edge score leaderboard

Climb the edge score leaderboard and compete for the €500 prize pool live online.

Live standings

World Cup 2026 Leaderboard

See who has joined the challenge before kickoff, then follow the ranking as saved World Cup predictions settle during the tournament.

Correct / lost shown after settlement
Player flow

How it works

The tournament is built around a simple rhythm: sign in, make picks before matches lock, then follow your position as results settle.

  1. 1

    Create or sign in to OddsCalendar

    Use the sign-up button or open My Bets, then register with your email so your picks can be saved.

  2. 2

    Open eligible World Cup 2026 matches

    Open each World Cup match page or fixture card and review the teams, kickoff time, and prediction panel.

  3. 3

    Pick the 90-minute outcome

    Choose the 90-minute outcome: home win, draw, or away win. Extra time and penalties do not count.

  4. 4

    Submit before kickoff

    Make or update your prediction before the match locks. After kickoff, that pick is closed.

  5. 5

    Track the leaderboard

    Follow your settled picks and edge score as the World Cup leaderboard updates match by match.

Match picks

How to select a prediction

Each eligible fixture has a simple prediction area. Pick one outcome, check it is selected, and make sure it saves before the match locks.

Every World Cup 2026 match counts toward the challenge. Predictions on other competitions do not count here.

Only OddsCalendar prediction buttons count.Bookmaker odds, operator logos, "Bet Now" links, and affiliate offers are separate promotional links and do not submit or change your tournament prediction.

Example of voting on an OddsCalendar fixture
Example of OddsCalendar prediction buttons. These saved selections are the official challenge entries and count toward the leaderboard.
Example of affiliate odds displayed on an OddsCalendar fixture
Example of affiliate odds. These promotional odds links are separate from the tournament and do not count as predictions here at all.

  1. Open an eligible match

    Open a World Cup fixture and find the prediction area with home, draw, and away options.

  2. Select your outcome

    Tap the team or draw you want. The active choice will highlight so your pick is clear.

  3. Let it save

    Signed-in picks save to My Bets and count toward your World Cup challenge ranking.

  4. Change before lock

    You can change your pick while the match is open. After lock, the saved pick is final.

  5. Follow settlement

    After the 90-minute result, your pick settles as won, lost, void, or removed here.

Ranking

How the leaderboard works

The leaderboard is designed to reward good predictions, not just volume. This keeps it fair when users miss a match or join after the first fixture.

Ranked by edge score

The leaderboard uses edge score, not only total wins. It rewards a strong prediction record without overreacting to a tiny sample size alone.

Accuracy still matters

Correct settled picks lift your score, and wrong picks hurt it. Strong, consistent picks can compete with higher volume over time here too.

Missed match

Skipping one match is not an automatic loss. Fewer settled picks can still make your ranking less stable over time as results settle and volume builds.

Tie-breakers

Close finishes can use settled picks, later-stage results, current streak, or entry timing. If first place remains tied, the prize pool is shared.

Rules

Tournament rules

Keep one account, make your own picks, and submit every prediction before the match locks so the leaderboard stays fair for every player.

The World Cup 2026 Predictor Challenge is free for eligible users.
No purchase, deposit, wager, or betting account is required to enter.
Participants must be 18+ and follow local laws.
Participation is void where prohibited by local law.
Each participant can use one OddsCalendar account.
The entry period runs while World Cup 2026 challenge fixtures are open for predictions and ends when the final challenge fixture locks.
Predictions must be submitted before match lock.
Confirm your pick is saved before kickoff. Missed or failed submissions may not count toward scoring.
Predictions settle on the 90-minute result, including stoppage time. Extra time and penalties do not count.
Cancelled or abandoned challenge matches are void.
Affiliate odds or bookmaker links are not challenge entries. Only saved OddsCalendar predictions count toward the leaderboard.
Joining the challenge does not require clicking affiliate links, registering with a bookmaker, depositing money, or placing real-money bets.
Late, duplicate, or suspicious entries can be removed.
Leaderboard positions are provisional until all relevant matches, settlements, eligibility checks, and integrity reviews are complete.
The €500 prize is a total prize pool, not a separate prize per tied participant or account.
OddsCalendar's maximum total prize liability for the challenge is €500.
If eligible participants remain tied for first after review, the €500 prize pool is split equally between them.
Potential winners will be contacted using the email or account details linked to their OddsCalendar account.
Prize recipients must verify identity, age, account ownership, and eligibility before payment, including valid government-issued ID.
Prize payments are made in EUR by bank transfer, unless OddsCalendar agrees another method in writing.
Prize rights are personal to the eligible winner and cannot be transferred, assigned, or substituted.
Winners are responsible for any taxes, bank fees, or currency conversion costs that may apply.
If a prize recipient does not respond to verification or payment requests within 14 days, OddsCalendar may treat the prize as unclaimed.
OddsCalendar's settlement, eligibility, integrity, and leaderboard decisions are final, subject to law.
These are the official rules for the World Cup 2026 Predictor Challenge.
Promoted by OmniPro LTD (C 106467), Malta.
Scoring

Scoring guidelines

The challenge is intended to reward accurate match predictions while keeping the leaderboard fair for different entry patterns and timing.

Correct picks
A correct settled pick improves your record and can lift your edge score over time.
Incorrect picks
A missed pick lowers your record for that tournament window after settlement.
Missed fixtures
Missing a match is not a loss, but fewer settled picks can make your score less stable.
Locked matches
A fixture locks at or before kickoff. Locked predictions cannot be changed later.
Voided matches
Cancelled, abandoned, or removed matches are void and do not count as wins or losses.
Integrity

Fair play

Prediction tournaments should feel competitive, simple, and fair. The same standard applies to every entry.

The tournament rewards genuine football prediction skill, not automation, duplicate accounts, or abusive behaviour at scale.
Use one account, make your own picks, and keep your account secure throughout the challenge.
Entries that appear automated, duplicated, manipulated, or inconsistent with fair play can be excluded from prize eligibility after review.
OddsCalendar may review account, device, prediction, timing, and activity signals to detect suspicious entries.
Leaderboard scores may be rounded for display. Internal calculation records are used for final ranking and eligibility review.
If a result, settlement, score, or leaderboard entry is posted incorrectly, OddsCalendar may correct it.
OddsCalendar is not responsible for missed entries caused by device issues, connection problems, downtime, or failed submissions.
OddsCalendar may amend, suspend, or cancel the challenge for legal, operational, technical, integrity, security, fixture, or business reasons.
We may use account, prediction, leaderboard, verification, and payment data to administer the challenge, as described in our Privacy Policy.
Prediction tournaments are entertainment. They are not betting, gambling advice, financial advice, or a guarantee of any outcome.
Bookmaker odds and affiliate promotions shown on OddsCalendar are separate third-party services outside the challenge and leaderboard.
Any bookmaker activity is subject to the operator's own terms, age checks, privacy rules, and local laws.
Entry checklist

Sign-up flow

Open My Bets, create or sign in to your OddsCalendar account, pick eligible World Cup match outcomes, then follow the leaderboard until settlement.

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