[ World Cup 2026 ] / Free play
Your pool.No spreadsheet.
Start a pool, share one link, and pick the two teams that escape each group. Scores update while you watch the games.
Process / 01—03
How it works
01
Start your pool
Give it a name, set the deadline, and note the entry fee if your group plays for one.
02
Share one link
Friends open it, pick the two teams they think will get out of each group, and they're in. No forms to email around.
03
Watch the standings
Picks lock at the deadline. As matches finish, everyone's points update on their own.
Scoring protocol
How the points work
Every team carries a seed, 1 through 4 — 1 is the favorite in its group, 4 is the long shot. When a pick comes through, its seed lands on your score, so calling an upset pays more than playing it safe.
- Both teams right, in order9 + seeds
- Both teams right, order switched6 + seeds
- 2nd place right4 + seed
- 1st place right3 + seed
- Right team, wrong spot2 + seed
The money stays with you
If your pool plays for cash, note the entry fee on the pool page and settle up the way your group always has — Venmo, PayPal, or a handshake. Play Soccer Pool never touches the pot. We just keep the score straight.