WORLD CUP 2026

RULES

How Rory Scorey works and how points are scored.

Match Predictions

Before each match you predict the final score after 90 minutes.

Correct exact score+3 pts
Correct result (win/draw/loss) only+1 pt
Wrong result0 pts

Predictions for the group stage will be locked the day before it begins — you must enter all your group stage predictions before then. For each subsequent stage (Round of 32, Quarter Finals, etc.) predictions lock before the first match of that round, so make sure all your predictions for that stage are in before the deadline. Scores are based on 90 minutes only — extra time and penalty shootouts have no effect on prediction scoring. Correct score awards 3 pts only, not 3+1.

Tournament Picks

Before the tournament starts you pick three players. They earn you bonus points every time they perform throughout the entire competition.

Goal scorer — per goal scored+2 pts
Assist provider — per assist+1 pt
Goalkeeper — clean sheet (90 mins only)+1 pt
Goalkeeper — penalty save (90 mins + extra time)+2 pts

Goals, assists and penalty saves include extra time. Clean sheets are 90 minutes only. Penalty shootouts do not count for anything. Picks are locked once the tournament starts — choose carefully.

Knockout Fixtures

Knockout round fixtures are published by the admin once the draw is confirmed. You can then enter your predictions for that round before the first match kicks off.

Fixtures that haven't been published yet won't appear on the Fixtures page.

Wooden Spoon

The wooden spoon prize goes to the player finishing last on the leaderboard — but only if they've submitted a prediction for every match.

Missing any match predictionDisqualified

If you miss a prediction for any finished match, you are disqualified from winning the wooden spoon. The prize passes to the lowest-scoring eligible player who submitted all their predictions.