HOW IT WORKS
Everything you need to know about playing Golazo — the free World Cup 2026 prediction pool with Survivor and Bracket game modes.
Getting Started
Sign Up Free
Create your account with just an email and display name. No credit card or app download required.
Create or Join a Pool
Start your own pool and share the invite code with friends, or browse and join a public pool.
Make Your Picks
Choose Survivor mode or Bracket Challenge (or both!) and submit your predictions before the deadlines.
Compete & Win
Track live scores, climb the leaderboard, and compete for bragging rights and prizes.
Survivor Pool Rules
The Survivor Pool is an elimination-style prediction game — one of the only soccer survivor pools available for the World Cup. Pick wisely or go home.
How It Works
- Each round, pick ONE team that you think will WIN their match
- If your team wins → you survive to the next round
- If your team loses or draws → you're eliminated
- You can only use each team ONCE during the entire tournament
- Miss a deadline → automatic elimination
- Last player(s) standing win the pool
Key Details
3 picks (one per matchday)
5 picks (R32 through Final)
Count as a loss — eliminated
Not allowed — one use only
Bracket Challenge Rules
The Bracket Challenge is a points-based prediction game. Predict group standings and knockout round winners to earn points — the more correct picks, the higher you climb.
Group Stage Predictions
Predict the finishing order (1st through 4th) for each of the 12 groups. All group predictions must be submitted before the first World Cup match.
Group Stage Scoring
Knockout Predictions
Predict the winner of each knockout match from the Round of 32 through the Final — 31 picks total. All knockout predictions must be submitted before the first Round of 32 match.
Knockout Scoring
For Pool Commissioners
When you create a pool, you become the commissioner. You manage settings, invite members, and optionally set entry fees.
Create & Invite
Choose Survivor or Bracket, customize pool settings, then share your invite code with friends, family, or coworkers.
Optional Entry Fees
Set an entry fee and list your payment methods (Venmo, Zelle, PayPal). Golazo does NOT collect or process entry fees — arrangements are between you and your members.
Payment Tracking
Mark members as paid or unpaid in the Payment Tracker. Send email reminders to unpaid members with one click.
Hosting Fees
Deadlines
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