World Cup 2026 Competition

Competition to predict the outcome of the 2026 Men's Football World Cup Finals.

This is an invitation only competition.

[World Cup 2026 Competition @wc2026comp]

I've created a WhatsApp Community called 'World Cup 2026 Competition' and I will send an invite to join for those I have numbers. If you accept, then it will let you add people you know to the community so that most people should be on by the time the competition starts. 🤞

[World Cup 2026 Competition @wc2026comp]

My communication difficulties are well published here, but unfortunately X isn't a platform of choice for most people anymore. Hence, I fear that many people are still unaware and, possibly, think me a bit rude by appearing to ignore them. I'm going to try something.....

[World Cup 2026 Competition @wc2026comp]

A number of people have reported that they're still not receiving emails from me, even though I've resent them. I'll try to remove myself from blacklists now I'm home, but in the meantime, if you have an email with a spreadsheet link, can you forward it to those that haven't? Ta.

[World Cup 2026 Competition @wc2026comp]

Hi all, back in blighty again with access to a laptop. I've started the master spreadsheet and should be able to add entries received so far and publish tables for all to see by the weekend. I'll keep you updated.

[World Cup 2026 Competition @wc2026comp]

@AndyBow7 Hi Andy, I've resent you the entry spreadsheet email. Hope you get it this time. If anyone else at Vallectric (or your extended family) hasn't got it, can you forward it to them? Essentially, it just contains a link to download the spreadsheet.

[World Cup 2026 Competition @wc2026comp]

As I thought, email delivery has been a bit hit and miss. If you've not got a link to the entry spreadsheet, then please let me know and I'll arrange something. However, I'm away for the next 10 days, so my response will be a bit cobbled together. Pass the word!

[World Cup 2026 Competition @wc2026comp]

A spreadsheet error has been spotted by JonathanH: Game 97 wasn't bringing the winner of game 89 forward if it was an Away win. I've now corrected this and updated the spreadsheet to Version 2. Please download again to get the new version.

[World Cup 2026 Competition @wc2026comp]

I'm in the situation where I really don't know what's going on with the entry spreadsheet emails I've sent???? I know some of have received the email (maybe, more than once and even if you didn't request it!) I'd really appreciate it, if you could let me know:

[World Cup 2026 Competition @wc2026comp]

Entry spreadsheet now complete and ready to distribute. I've sent emails but there appears to be some blockage in the system, probably 'new account' related. Hopefully, this blockage will be removed shortly. 🤞

[World Cup 2026 Competition @wc2026comp]

Apologies for the delay in getting some invitations sent out, but I have fallen foul of email sending limits for a new account and classed as a 'spammer' (how very dare you!). Anyway, got all invites delivered now. If I've missed someone you know, just forward the email. Thanks.

[World Cup 2026 Competition @wc2026comp]

Yes, it's that time again.... 'Euro 2024 Competition' changes to World Cup 2026 Competition'.

[Jonathan Newiss @JNewiss]

@euro2024comp Well done to those that topped the league table, definitely kept it interesting. Thank you once again Dave.👏🏻

[Andrew Bowers @AndyBow7]

@StevenGrundy1 @euro2024comp Just like to second Steve’s post above. Well done Dave - even if does cause some family feuding 😂

[Steven Grundy @StevenGrundy1]

@euro2024comp Thanks for running the comp Dave, it really does add to these tournaments. Congratulations to the winners 👏

[World Cup 2026 Competition @wc2026comp]

So that's it, competition over and the honours go to:
1️⃣ PaulM £176
2️⃣ SimonC £68
3️⃣ BarbaraN £27
I'll distribute the winings tomorrow.

Hope you all enjoyed the competition. Cheers.🍻

[World Cup 2026 Competition @wc2026comp]

ESP🇪🇸 2 ENG🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 1 : Hopes dashed, but the best team in the tournament won. Only HarveyC forecast a Spain win, but 5 people had England as runners up, one of those being PaulM who wins the competition on the last game.

[World Cup 2026 Competition @wc2026comp]

NED🇳🇱 1 ENG🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 2 : 25 people had England getting through to the final, including the top 2. ScottI didn't, so he continues his fall down the table to be replaced by BarbaraN, who did. It's all down to England now as to who finishes top!

[World Cup 2026 Competition @wc2026comp]

ESP🇪🇸 2 FRA🇫🇷 1 : Only 13 people had Spain progressing to the semis. 3 of the top 6 weren't in this group, including the top 2. PaulM stays top, but SimonC moves to 2nd at the expense of ScottI. GaryM and BarbaraN move up to 4th and 5th.

[World Cup 2026 Competition @wc2026comp]

NED🇳🇱 2 TUR🇹🇷 1 : Only 8 people had the Dutch in the next round, one of those was PaulM, who extends his lead over 2nd and 3rd to 3 points. Another was GaryM, who gets back into the top 5.

[World Cup 2026 Competition @wc2026comp]

ENG🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 1 (5) SUI🇨🇭 1 (4) : All but 6 people had England getting through to the next round. None of the 6 were the table leaders, so once again, no change.