Spain are the champions of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after defeating Argentina 1–0 after extra time, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal.
With the tournament now concluded, the KakakiNews FIFA World Cup 2026 Predict & Win Challenge has officially entered the scoring stage.
We received 7 valid entries before the deadline on Friday, July 10, and our editorial team is now carefully verifying every prediction against the official FIFA tournament results.
The winners will be announced on this page within 48 hours.
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Official Results Used for Scoring
| Category | Official Result |
|---|---|
| World Cup Champion | Spain |
| Finalist 1 | Spain |
| Finalist 2 | Argentina |
| Third-Place Team | England |
| Golden Boot Winner | Kylian Mbappé (10 goals) |
| Player of the Tournament | Rodri (Spain) |
| Goals Scored by the World Cup Champion in the Final | 1 |
| Goals Scored by the Runner-up in the Final | 0 |
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How Points Were Awarded
Each participant’s predictions are being scored using the official contest rules.
| Prediction | Points |
|---|---|
| Correct World Cup Champion | 10 |
| Correct Finalist (5 points each) | 10 |
| Correct Third-Place Team | 5 |
| Correct Golden Boot Winner | 5 |
| Correct Player of the Tournament | 5 |
| Correct Goals Scored by the Champion in the Final | 5 |
| Correct Goals Scored by the Runner-up in the Final | 5 |
Maximum Possible Score: 45 Points
If two or more participants finish on the same score, the following tie-breakers will be applied:
- Closest prediction of the exact final score.
- Closest prediction of the total goals scored in the final.
- Earliest valid entry submitted.
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Prize Pool
| Position | Prize |
|---|---|
| 🥇 1st Place | ₦20,000 |
| 🥈 2nd Place | ₦15,000 |
| 🥉 3rd Place | ₦10,000 |
Winners Announcement
Our editorial team is currently verifying and scoring all 7 valid entries.
The winners will be announced on KakakiNews within 48 hours and contacted using the details provided during registration.
Thank You to Our Participants
To everyone who entered our inaugural KakakiNews Predict & Win Challenge, thank you for making this competition a success.
Whether your predictions were perfect or not, we appreciate your enthusiasm, support, and passion for football. This is only the beginning, and we’re excited to bring you even more interactive competitions in the future.
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Thank You to Our Sponsors
This competition would not have been possible without the generous support of our founding sponsors:
Their support made it possible to offer a ₦45,000 cash prize pool while keeping participation completely free.
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What’s Next?
The FIFA World Cup may be over, but this is only the beginning for the KakakiNews Predict & Win Challenge.
We’re already looking ahead to future competitions, including:
- AFCON
- UEFA Champions League
- FIFA World Cup 2030
Stay connected with KakakiNews for breaking news, in-depth sports coverage, and exciting opportunities to win.
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