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Predictor Team
May 29, 2026
How do the Squads Shape up? A Last Look before your World Cup 2026 Football Predictor Begins
It’s nearly time for you to lock in your World Cup 2026 Football Predictor choices.
Predictor Team
Jan 21, 2026
Our World Cup predictor game is back again this year, and it’s bigger and better than ever before. The World Cup tournament has expanded to 48 teams, and within that number includes 9 guaranteed African countries (DR Congo could make it ten if they successfully make it through the Intercontinental playoffs in March).
What is the World Cup Predictor game?
The World Cup Predictor game is a simple, fun football prediction game. You can play in the workplace, with your colleagues, competing between departments to see who has the best baller knowledge in the company. You can choose to play with clients or suppliers, and you can even add your own branding to the league framework, with simple logins that allow you to build business relationships.
The game is about predicting the scores and results throughout the World Cup tournament. There’s a live leaderboard that updates as the matches are in play, stats, as well as simple submission and communication processes. You set the tone and can include perks and gifts throughout the tournament, aside from whatever you decide the ultimate winner receives!
Who has qualified for the World Cup from Africa?
There are 9 guaranteed African entrants to the World Cup this time around. With the expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams from 32, it was only correct that Africa received a big share of the new slots. Below are the 9 teams that have automatically qualified after a gruelling qualification campaign:
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Algeria
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Cape Verde
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Egypt
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Ghana
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Ivory Coast
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Morocco
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Senegal
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South Africa
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Tunisia
DR Congo could also be in the USA, Canada, and Mexico this summer, competing in the World Cup Playoffs in March, where they will play the winner of New Caledonia v Jamaica. They are the highest seed, so they have progressed straight to the playoff final.
A crazy AFCON final after a World Class tournament
The African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 has concluded this week, with hosts Morocco putting on a stellar tournament that showcases the best of African football talent. The final may have showcased the chaotic nature of African football and the madness of this tournament, but it was box office.
What can we learn from AFCON for the World Cup this summer?
Senegal had been the better side in the final overall, and then chaos ensued in injury time. A Senegal goal was disallowed for a very soft foul, and a few minutes later, another soft foul was given in the box, but Morocco were awarded a penalty. The players surrounded the referee; it took ages to award, and everything kicked off. The Senegal manager removed his players from the pitch and down the tunnel, fans fought with stewards and security. Sadio Mane stayed out and tried to get the game to go ahead.
After about 20 minutes of chaos, Brahim Diaz stepped up to take the pen. He was the top scorer for the tournament with 5 goals. Now he could make history. He stepped up and shot a tame Panenka down the middle for Mendy to save.
Morocco hadn’t gone behind until extra time in the final. Senegal scored a great goal and held on to win a second AFCON in three tournaments. Drama, chaos, good football, everything you want.
The big boys are all in form and ready to perform
Morocco and Senegal are the best of Africa, and you can expect them to give it a good go in the summer. Egypt played functional football at best, but with Marmoush and Salah up front anything is possible. Algeria and Tunisia have the experience and the players to get out of the groups. The best in Africa play in the best leagues and at the top clubs, so it’s time for sustained success at World Cups. It’s just a shame that Nigeria won’t be there, having failed to qualify. A World Cup without Nigeria is always less colourful because of it. The fans off the pitch bring the noise, the Nigerian kits are always the best around the players who play for some of the best clubs on the planet.
Can Morocco go one further than the World Cup 2022?
Morocco has proven that it can host elite-level international football, with great stadiums, atmosphere around every stadium and host city, good infrastructure and transport, and affordable tickets. It bodes well for the 2030 World Cup, where Morocco will co-host with Spain and Portugal. Morocco has proven both on the pitch and off it that they belong at the top level of international football. A group against Brazil, Scotland, and Haiti should give them confidence of reaching the knockout phase, and from there, anything is possible in a World Cup.
Start your World Cup predictor game today!
Are you ready to compete against friends and colleagues and become the winner of our World Cup predictor game? AFCON has treated us to some great football over the past month, and the 9 (or 10) countries competing at the World Cup are ready to go far. Sign up for our World Cup predictor game, and you can be a central part of the action.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, the African World Cup Qualifying campaign was completed prior to the African Cup of Nations. The eventual winner of the tournament, Senegal, has qualified for the World Cup, though.
There are 9 automatic qualifiers from Africa for the World Cup in 2026. DR Congo also has a chance to become the 10th African team at the World Cup with an intercontinental playoff to come.
The 2022 World Cup in Qatar was the best an African team had ever performed at a World Cup. The hosts and beaten finalists of this edition of AFCON, Morocco, reached the semi-finals in Qatar before losing to France 2-0.
Yes! Our World Cup predictor game is designed to be played with your friends and colleagues. You can quickly and easily set up a private league and compete to see who’s got the best football and World Cup knowledge!
