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Description

This is an online game to test your FIFA World Cup 2026 knowledge by predicting the outcomes of all the matches. You get awarded points for guessing who wins each match, and even more points for guessing the final score of the match (more below). You also need to guess, before the tournament begins, who the champion, runner-up, and third place will be.

You are competing against all other players for glory, bragging rights, and more. Whoever gets the most points at the end of the tournament wins!

One of the things that makes this game so much fun is that you can edit your predictions as frequently as you'd like... up until each match has started. This allows you to refine your predictions as you watch the teams play throughout the tournament.

To add to the excitement, once a match starts, every prediction made by all players is published so that you can follow along. Points and rankings are recalculated live as goals are scored. Even Saudi Arabia vs Cape Verde is a nailbiter when you play Polla 2026!

Rules

Basics

1. Anyone can play.
2. You can create multiple accounts. You will need to use different email addresses for each.
3. Predictions for champion, runner-up, third place must be submitted before the tournament begins.
4. Predictions for each match must be submitted before the match begins.
5. You can edit your predictions all you want, as long as the match hasn't started yet.

Point system

Predict the top 3 finishers of FIFA World Cup 2026 before the tournament begins. Select who you think will be 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place:

• ✗Team doesn't reach the top three: 0 points.
• ✓Team reaches podium but in a different position: 15 points. For example, you predict Mexico 2nd but they come 1st.
• ★Exact position match: 45 points. For example, you predict Mexico will win the tournament and they do.

Predict the score for each match. Points are multiplied by a round multiplier — later rounds are worth more:

• ✗Wrong outcome or no prediction submitted before kickoff: 0 points.
• ✓Correct outcome (win / draw / loss) but wrong score: 1 pt × round multiplier.
• ★Exact score: 3 pts × round multiplier.

For knockout games, only the score after regular time counts. Extra time and penalties are not considered.

F.A.Q.

1. Why are you doing this?

   For fun. I like creating the application, running it, and playing it. People who have played before love it too. It makes the tournament so much more fun.

2. What is up with the weird name and chicken motif?

   In some Spanish-speaking countries, a "polla" is a pool / betting game / "quiniela". But the literal translation is "female chicken".

3. Can "the admin" play?

   Hell yeah! I want in on the fun too! And since everyone can see all posted results, it's not like anyone can cheat.

4. Can I see/edit my predictions?

   Yes. Just go to the Predictions page.

5. What's the deadline for entering predictions?

   For your convenience, the deadline for entering winners and kickoff time for each match is right there in the Predictions page.

6. How do you expect me to predict scores for matches in which the teams haven't been determined yet?

   As teams advance to the next round, we will update the Predictions page to show the teams properly.

7. What about extra time and penalty kicks?

   They are not considered. Only enter the predicted score for the regular time! This means that you could enter a tie for the Final if you believe it will go to extra time.

8. I do not follow soccer and I think Pelé is a type of fungus, can I still play?

   Of course! Odds are you will beat some soccer "experts" anyway.

9. OMG I found a bug! How do I report it?

   If something does not work as expected or you see any other mistake, click "Contact" on the bottom of the page to send me an email.

10. OMG I have a question that isn't listed here! How do I ask it?

    Click "Contact" on the bottom of the page to send me an email.