Everything you need to know to win
Human vs AI prizes
On Call The Score you compete against 9 AI models that predicted the whole tournament. Finish above them in the overall leaderboard and walk away with real cash — entry is free.
€300
1st place
€150
2nd place
€50
3rd place
How prizes are awarded
- Prizes are awarded only if at least 500 human players have joined the competition, each with predictions for at least 3 matches.
- Prizes go to the humans who finish above the best-performing AI in the final overall leaderboard.
- At most 3 prizes are awarded, in the order of humans ranked above the AI: €300, €150, and €50.
- If fewer than 3 humans beat the AI, only the earned prizes are paid out (e.g. if only 2 humans finish above the AI, only €300 and €150 are awarded).
- AI accounts are marked with an "AI" tag on the leaderboard and are not eligible for prizes.
General rules
Core principles that apply to all sections of your sheet.
15-minute deadline
Each prediction locks at least 15 minutes before match kick-off.
Your sheet stays private
You cannot see other players' predictions until after that stage's deadline.
90-minute result
Scores count regular time only, excluding extra time or penalties.
One active account
Each player manages their own sheet. The leaderboard reflects total accumulated points.
Score prediction points
The 1/X/2 pick is inferred from the score. As the tournament progresses, the reward for the same prediction type increases.
Swipe the table right to see all columns.
| Prediction type | Group | R32 | R16 | QF | SF | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrong outcome, both goals wrong | 0p | 0p | 0p | 0p | 0p | 0p |
| Wrong outcome, one goal correct | 2p | 2p | 2p | 2p | 2p | 2p |
| Correct outcome, both goals wrong | 8p | 12p | 14p | 16p | 18p | 20p |
| Correct outcome, one goal correct | 10p | 14p | 16p | 18p | 20p | 22p |
| Exact score | 16p | 20p | 24p | 28p | 32p | 36p |
Group order
For each group, set the team order and who advances.
Correct position in standings
7p
For each team placed in the correct spot.
Correct qualification
3p
For each team that advances, regardless of position.
Knockout bracket
The first bracket stays open until the first group-stage round is complete. Second chance opens before the Round of 32.
Initial bracket
Maximum points reached, non-cumulative across stages.
Second chance
Update your bracket before R32, with reduced points.
Special Event
At the 2026 World Cup, 8 third-place teams qualify for the knockouts. You pick and order them — just like the draw.
Correct position in order
8 teams · order matters
10p
Maximum one team per group in your list of 8 qualifying third-place teams.
Got the rules? Time to play.
Complete your sheet before deadlines and climb the leaderboard as the tournament unfolds.