Spain did it. One goal. Extra time. Ferran Torres in the 106th minute. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is over, and so is the KakakiNews Predict & Win Challenge.
Nine entries came in before the July 10 deadline. Two were organiser test entries. That left seven valid contestants, all of whom had their predictions scored against the official FIFA results after the final whistle on July 19.
We have our winners. Here is everything you need to know.
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Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Results Used for Scoring
| Category | Official Result |
|---|---|
| World Cup Champion | Spain |
| Runner-up | Argentina |
| Third Place | England |
| Golden Boot Winner | Kylian Mbappe (10 goals) |
| Player of the Tournament | Rodri (Spain) |
| Goals Scored by Champion in Final | 1 |
| Goals Scored by Runner-up in Final | 0 |
| First Goal Minute (Tie-breaker) | 106th minute (Ferran Torres) |
How the Predictions Compared: The Full Breakdown
This is where the tournament caught almost everyone off guard.
World Cup Champion (10 points): Zero out of seven contestants predicted Spain as champion. The most popular pick was France, chosen by three contestants. Argentina was picked by two. England and Norway each got one pick. Nobody saw Spain’s defensive masterclass coming.
The Finalists (5 points each): Four contestants correctly identified Argentina as one of the two finalists. Three contestants correctly identified Spain as one of the finalists. No contestant correctly predicted both finalists.
Third Place: England (5 points) Only one contestant, Chidiebere Ogu, correctly predicted England as the third-place team.
Golden Boot: Kylian Mbappe (5 points). Five out of seven contestants predicted Mbappe as the Golden Boot winner. This was the most correctly predicted category in the entire contest, and the one that separated the field most clearly.
Player of the Tournament: Rodri (5 points) Zero out of seven contestants predicted Rodri as Player of the Tournament. Every contestant who answered this question predicted Messi, with one predicting Jude Bellingham. Rodri’s win was the biggest surprise of the awards.
Goals Scored by Champion in Final: 1 (5 points) Zero out of seven contestants predicted Spain would score exactly one goal. Every contestant predicted two or more goals for the champion. The 1-0 scoreline after extra time was not on anyone’s radar.
Goals Scored by Runner-up in Final: 0 (5 points) Two contestants, Adeyinka Adedoyin and Chidiebere Ogu, correctly predicted Argentina would score zero goals in the final. This proved to be a crucial differentiator at the top of the leaderboard.
Scoring System Recap
| Prediction | Points Available |
|---|---|
| World Cup Champion | 10 |
| Finalist 1 | 5 |
| Finalist 2 | 5 |
| Third-Place Team | 5 |
| Golden Boot Winner | 5 |
| Player of the Tournament | 5 |
| Goals by Champion in Final | 5 |
| Goals by Runner-up in Final | 5 |
| First Goal Minute | Tie-breaker |
Maximum possible score: 45 points.
Final Leaderboard
| Rank | Contestant | Score | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Adeyinka Adedoyin | 15/45 | ₦20,000 |
| 🥈 | Chidiebere Ogu | 15/45 | ₦15,000 |
| 🥉 | Olutunde Tolulope | 10/45 | ₦10,000 |
| 4 | Ogunsuyi Taiwo | 10/45 | — |
| 5 | Anthony Nkoji | 5/45 | — |
| 6 | Richard Emmanuel Joseph | 5/45 | — |
| 7 | Allen Nwachukwu | 5/45 | — |
Tie-Break Explanation
Two separate ties were resolved using the official tie-break criteria: closest prediction to the minute of the first goal in the final. The actual first goal was scored in the 106th minute by Ferran Torres.
Tie 1: 1st vs 2nd place (both on 15 points). Adeyinka Adedoyin predicted minute 24 (82 minutes off). Chidiebere Ogu predicted minute 20 (86 minutes off). Adeyinka takes 1st place.
Tie 2: 3rd vs 4th place (both on 10 points). Olutunde Tolulope predicted minute 23 (83 minutes off). Ogunsuyi Taiwo predicted minute 20 (86 minutes off). Olutunde takes 3rd place.
Fairness and Transparency
All entries were accepted only through the official Google Form before the closing deadline of Friday, July 10, 2026 at 7:30 PM WAT. Once the portal closed, no new entries were accepted, and no existing entries were modified.
Every eligible submission was scored strictly according to the official contest rules published before the tournament began. Obvious spelling variations of player names such as Mbappe, Mbappé, Mbappem, and Kylian Mbappe were treated as referring to the same player. All other predictions were scored exactly as submitted.
The original submission records and full scoring audit have been retained and are available for verification if required.
Congratulations to Our Winners
1st Place: ₦20,000 Adeyinka Adedoyin, Lagos
2nd Place: ₦15,000 Chidiebere Ogu, Lagos
3rd Place: ₦10,000 Olutunde Tolulope, Delta
You each earned your place at the top of the inaugural KakakiNews Predict & Win leaderboard. Well done.
Winners will be contacted by email within 72 hours of this announcement using the details provided during registration. If you have not heard from us within that window, reach out through our official contact channels.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
This contest would not have been possible without the support of our sponsors:
Their backing made it possible to offer ₦45,000 in cash prizes while keeping participation completely free. We are grateful for their belief in this initiative.
Thank You to Every Contestant
Anthony Nkoji, Allen Nwachukwu, Ogunsuyi Taiwo, and Richard Emmanuel Joseph. You entered, you predicted, and you made this contest competitive. Thank you for being part of the first edition.
What Is Next
This was the first edition. KakakiNews will run prediction contests for future tournaments, including AFCON, the UEFA Champions League, and the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The next edition will be bigger, with more questions, more contestants, and more prizes.
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Editor’s Note
KakakiNews is committed to running competitions with fairness, transparency, and integrity. All entries in the final audit were received through the official Google Form before the published deadline. No late entries, substitutions, or post-deadline amendments were accepted. The original submission records and scoring audit are on file and available for verification if any contestant requests them.
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