World Cup 2026 Challenge · Last-Man-Standing

1How it works

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Pick 8 unique teams

Before the tournament starts (Jun 11 06:00 UTC), choose any 8 of the 48 qualified national teams to be your roster.

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One team per matchday

Each of 8 matchdays you designate ONE team from your roster to ride. That team must WIN their match.

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Draws and losses eliminate

Any result other than a win for your designated team and you're OUT. Even group stage draws kill your run.

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No team reuse

Once a team is used, that slot's gone. Save your strongest teams for the knockouts — but if they're FIFA-eliminated, the slot's dead.

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AI-powered insights

Every matchday we send you the win probability, expected goals, and confidence band for your designated team's match. Pro+ unlocks deeper analysis.

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Last survivor wins

If you're still alive after the Jul 19 final, you win the prize. Multiple survivors? Prize splits.

2The 8 matchdays

MD	Round	Window	Matches
MD1	Group Stage 1	Jun 11–17	24
MD2	Group Stage 2	Jun 18–23	24
MD3	Group Stage 3	Jun 24–27	24
MD4	Round of 32 (NEW)	Jun 28 – Jul 3	16
MD5	Round of 16	Jul 4–7	8
MD6	Quarter Finals	Jul 9–11	4
MD7	Semi Finals	Jul 14–15	2
MD8	Final	Jul 19	1

3The 12 groups

48 teams · final draw Dec 5, 2025 · top 2 + 8 best 3rds advance to Round of 32

⚡ MatchScan AI advantage

Each matchday email includes our AI's win probability for your designated team's match — Elo ratings, expected goals, BTTS, Over/Under. Pro members get the full 6-component breakdown plus alternative-team recommendations. Most LMS pools are blind picks. Yours aren't.

World Cup kicks off in: —

Pick your 8 teams now. You can revise until lock-in.