How it works

The game

Knockout 26 is completely free. You get 100 credits when you sign up, plus a daily bonus that grows while your claim streak lasts: 10 credits on day one, 20 on day two, and so on up to 50 a day from day five. Miss a day and it starts back at 10. Inviting friends pays too: 50 bonus credits when an invited friend places their first bet, for up to three friends. Earned credits are capped at 2,000 for the tournament, which is the same maximum for every player. Credits have no monetary value and can never be bought.

Betting

Bet 1–50 credits per pick on the match result (home, draw, away), over/under 2.5 goals, or both teams to score, at the odds shown when you place the bet. You can cancel an open bet from your profile until 60 minutes before kick-off and the stake is refunded in full. After that, bets are locked and can't be changed. All markets settle on the score after 90 minutes plus stoppage time. Extra time and penalties don't count. Abandoned matches are void and stakes returned.

What you're playing for

Bragging rights, nothing else. There are no cash prizes — it's a free game for you and your mates over the World Cup knockouts. The PnL leaderboard is the whole point: the biggest profit tops the table, and every pick is public, so it's all there for everyone to see.

Fair play

One account per person, registered with your own social identity. Duplicate or coordinated accounts may be removed at our discretion.

Public by design

Your display name, social link (optional) and full bet history are public. That's the game: your record is your reputation.

18+

You must be 18 or over to play. Although no real money is ever staked, this game is about betting; if gambling is a problem for you or someone close to you, support is available at GamCare (gamcare.org.uk) and the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133.

Free game, no money in and no money out. Not affiliated with FIFA.