The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins on June 11, and you can participate in the 2026 Soccer Pick 'Em with FOX One. Make picks, earn points, and compete solo or with friends in this exciting fantasy game.

The biggest soccer tournament in the world starts on June 11, so letâs get you ready to put your knowledge to the test with 2026 Soccer Pick âEm with FOX One.
The biggest soccer tournament in the world starts on June 11, and you can put your knowledge of the beautiful game to the test with Yahooâs all-new 2026 Soccer Pick âEm with FOX One!
Make picks throughout the FIFA World Cup 2026âą, earn points for correct answers and climb the leaderboard. You can play solo to compete against the field, create a private group with friends to compete for bragging rights or join a public group to play with other fans.
Whether you're a soccer die-hard, a casual fan or someone who's never watched a game, there's a strong chance you've heard of the FIFA World Cup. If you're in one of the latter camps and want to get in on the excitement, we have you covered with our soccer pick âem 101.
A bit of context before we get into how to play. With 48 teams, this is the biggest FIFA World Cup ever. The teams are drawn into 12 groups of four. After round-robin group play, the top two teams in each group advance to the Round of 32, as do the eight best third-place teams. The expansion means 104 total matches, 40 more than the previous FIFA World Cup.
So you can pick using your head (trusting the betting favorites), your heart (leaning into your ancestry) or go random-mode with selections based on your favorite flags or country to visit. Bottom line, this should make your FIFA World Cup journey even more fun. Weâll also have plenty of content leading up to the tournament to help you make more informed picks.
The 2026 Soccer Pick 'Em with FOX One is a fantasy game where players make picks during the FIFA World Cup to earn points and compete on leaderboards.
You can participate by making picks throughout the tournament, either solo, in a private group with friends, or in a public group with other fans.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 starts on June 11.
Yes, the game is designed for everyone, from die-hard soccer fans to casual viewers, making it accessible for all.


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Before you play âŠ
There are five rounds over the course of the game.
As the tournament progresses, the points for each correct answer become more valuable.
Group stage
13 total questions
Scoring
5 points for each correct Group Winner
2 points if your selection finishes second in their group
3 points for every goal scored in the group stage by your selection
Round of 32
16 total questions
Scoring
Round of 16
8 total questions
Scoring
Quarterfinals
4 total questions
Scoring
Semifinals and Finals
4 total questions
Scoring
During each round, questions will lock when the first match that impacts that question kicks off.
Group stage
For the Round of 32, Round of 16 and Quarterfinals
Semifinals and Finals