World Cup 2026 Group Simulator
Pick a score for every group-stage match and the simulator computes the standings with FIFA tiebreakers, showing which teams advance to the Round of 32.
Predict scores
Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cameroon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Jordan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Mexico | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Poland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Top 2 (highlighted) qualify for the Round of 32. Pure client-side simulation — your picks aren't saved.
What is the Group Simulator?
The World Cup 2026 Group Simulator lets you predict the score of every group-stage match across all 12 groups, then automatically computes the standings using FIFA tiebreakers and shows which teams advance to the Round of 32.
How to use the Group Simulator
- Pick a group from the tabs (A through L).
- Enter your predicted home and away score for each of the 6 group matches.
- The standings table on the right updates live as you type. The top 2 teams are highlighted as Round of 32 qualifiers.
- Click Reset to clear all scores, or pick another group to simulate that one.
Worked example
Take Group D: Argentina, Morocco, Iran, New Zealand. Predict:
- Argentina 3-0 Morocco
- Iran 1-1 New Zealand
- Morocco 2-1 Iran
- Argentina 2-0 New Zealand
- New Zealand 0-3 Morocco
- Iran 0-2 Argentina
Standings: Argentina 9pts, Morocco 6pts, Iran 1pt, NZ 1pt. Argentina win the group, Morocco advance as runners-up.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What tiebreakers does the simulator use?
Points, then goal difference, then goals scored, then alphabetical. Simplified vs the full FIFA tiebreakers (which include head-to-head and fair play) but accurate enough for predictions.
How are best third-placed teams determined?
The simulator focuses on per-group standings. The 8 best third-placed teams (across all 12 groups) are ranked by points, GD, GS - the same way FIFA ranks them.
Do my picks save?
No - the simulator is intentionally session-based. Refresh and start fresh. We may add localStorage in future if there's demand.
Can I get a shareable link?
Not yet - we use the live render to keep things simple. For a full bracket experience with shareable links, try our [World Cup Bracket Maker](/tools/world-cup-bracket-maker).
Why are some matches in two columns?
The simulator renders all 6 group matches in a vertical list. The standings update in real time as you enter scores. Top 2 teams (highlighted) advance to the Round of 32.
How accurate is this vs the real thing?
It's a prediction tool, not a forecaster. Your picks reflect your beliefs about the tournament, not a statistical projection. For data-driven predictions, see our [predictions blog post](/blog/world-cup-2026-predictions-ml-model).