Who It Is For
It works well for fans making predictions, discussing possible brackets with friends, or trying to understand the new tournament format faster.
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World Cup Simulator
Set scorelines for each match and watch standings + knockout views update live.
What This Simulator Helps You Do
The knockout simulator is built for testing how a 48-team World Cup can flow from group standings into the knockout bracket. It helps answer questions like which half of the bracket a team enters if it finishes second, or how best-third ordering changes possible matchups.
What To Pair It With
Use standings first to confirm likely qualifiers, then return here to set placements and best-third order before checking fixtures again.
How To Read The Output
The result is a rule-based bracket projection, not a probability engine and not an official forecast.
1Top 2 Groups
2Best Thirds
3Knockout
Local History
Auto-updating current version (draft)
No snapshots yet. Your changes will be saved automatically.
Step 1: Top two in each group
Top two are selected by default. Drag teams to reorder ranking in each group.
Group A
Mexico
Korea Republic
Czechia
South AfricaGroup B
Switzerland
Canada
Qatar
Bosnia and HerzegovinaGroup C
Brazil
Morocco
Scotland
HaitiGroup D
USA
Turkiye
Australia
ParaguayGroup E
Germany
Ecuador
Cote d'Ivoire
CuracaoGroup F
Netherlands
Japan
Sweden
TunisiaGroup G
Belgium
IR Iran
Egypt
New ZealandGroup H
Spain
Uruguay
Saudi Arabia
Cabo VerdeGroup I
France
Senegal
Norway
IraqGroup J
Argentina
Austria
Algeria
JordanGroup K
Portugal
Colombia
Congo DR
UzbekistanGroup L
England
Croatia
Panama
GhanaRecommended Workflow
- Decide your likely group winners, runners-up, and third-placed qualifiers first.
- Enter the best-third order you want to test.
- Check whether the bracket creates early heavyweight clashes or an easier half for certain teams.
Simulator FAQ
Is the simulator showing win probability?
No. It is a rules-based bracket mapping tool that shows how different group outcomes feed into knockout pairings.
Why does best-third ordering matter so much?
Because in a 48-team tournament, the ranking of third-placed qualifiers changes several Round of 32 pairings and can reshape the path for major teams.
When is this page most useful?
It becomes most valuable in the middle and late group stage, once likely qualifiers are visible but the bracket still feels uncertain.