Question 1

What is Golazo?

Accepted Answer

Golazo is a free World Cup 2026 prediction pool app. Create or join pools with friends, make your picks, and compete for bragging rights (and prizes if your commissioner sets an entry fee).

Question 2

Is Golazo free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Golazo is free for pools with up to 5 members. For larger pools, there's a hosting fee of $2 per member above 5. This fee is paid by the pool commissioner, not individual members.

Question 3

What is a World Cup survivor pool?

Accepted Answer

A World Cup survivor pool (also called an elimination pool) is a prediction game where you pick one team each round that you think will win their match. If your team wins, you survive to the next round. If they lose or draw, you're eliminated. You can only use each team once during the entire tournament. The last player standing wins.

Question 4

How does World Cup bracket scoring work?

Accepted Answer

In Bracket mode, you predict group standings (1st-4th) and knockout round winners. Group Stage scoring: 4 points for correct 1st place, 3 for 2nd, 2 for 3rd, 1 for 4th. Knockout scoring: Round of 32 = 1 pt, Round of 16 = 2 pts, Quarter Final = 3 pts, Semi Final = 4 pts, Final = 8 pts. Highest total points wins.

Question 5

How many teams are in World Cup 2026?

Accepted Answer

48 teams (expanded from 32), divided into 12 groups of 4. Top 2 from each group plus 8 best third-place teams advance to a Round of 32, then single elimination to the Final.

Question 6

When is the World Cup 2026?

Accepted Answer

June 11 - July 19, 2026, hosted across the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

Question 7

Do I need to download an app?

Accepted Answer

No. Golazo is a web app (PWA) that works in any browser. You can add it to your home screen for an app-like experience on iOS or Android without downloading anything from an app store.

Question 8

How do I set up a World Cup pool with friends?

Accepted Answer

Sign up for free at golazo.us, click 'Create Pool', choose a game type (Survivor or Bracket), set your options and optional entry fee, then share the invite code or link with your friends. It takes less than 2 minutes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

General

Pools

Game Types

Survival Game

Bracket

Entry Fees & Payments

For Commissioners

Account & Technical

World Cup 2026

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

General

What is Golazo?

Is Golazo free?

Do I need to download an app?

How do I add Golazo to my home screen?

Pools

What's the difference between a Featured Pool and a Custom Pool?

How do I join a pool?

How do I create my own pool?

Can I be in multiple pools?

Can I leave a pool?

Game Types

What pool types are available?

When are picks due?

What if there's a tie at the end?

Survival Game

How does Survival work?

Can I pick the same team twice?

What happens if I forget to make a pick?

Does my team need to win, or is a draw okay?

Bracket

How does Bracket scoring work?

When do I make my knockout picks?

Do I pick knockout winners before the tournament?

Entry Fees & Payments

Does Golazo collect entry fees?

How do I pay my entry fee?

How do I know if I've paid?

What if there's a dispute about entry fees?

What are Golazo hosting fees?

For Commissioners

What is a commissioner?

How do I set an entry fee?

How do I track who has paid?

How do I send payment reminders?

Account & Technical

How do I reset my password?

Can I change my display name?

Why didn't I receive my verification email?

What browsers are supported?

Is my data secure?

World Cup 2026

When is the World Cup 2026?

How many teams are in World Cup 2026?

How does qualification work?