📢 Contest Update: Entries are now closed. Thank you to everyone who participated. Winners will be announced within 48 hours of the FIFA World Cup Final.
Join the KakakiNews FIFA World Cup 2026 Predict & Win Challenge and put your football knowledge to the test. Predict the World Cup champion, finalists, Golden Boot winner, and more for a chance to win a share of ₦45,000 in cash prizes. Entry is completely free. Read the contest rules and instructions carefully before submitting your prediction.
Can You Call the Champion?
The FIFA World Cup 2026 has delivered one surprise after another. Norway eliminated Brazil. Morocco remains Africa’s last representative. Argentina survived a thrilling encounter with Egypt. Even the biggest football fans have struggled to predict how this tournament will unfold.
Now it’s your turn.
So we are putting your football knowledge to the test.
KakakiNews is running a free prediction contest. Answer 9 questions about how the rest of the tournament plays out, score the most points, and walk away with cash. Three winners. ₦45,000 in total prizes.
Participation is completely free.
Quarter-Final Fixtures
🇫🇷 France vs 🇲🇦 Morocco
🇪🇸 Spain vs 🇧🇪 Belgium
🇳🇴 Norway vs 🏴 England
🇦🇷 Argentina vs 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Four teams will reach the semi-finals. Two teams will qualify for the final. Only one nation will lift the FIFA World Cup trophy.
Cash Prizes
| Position | Prize |
|---|---|
| 🥇 First Place | ₦20,000 |
| 🥈 Second Place | ₦15,000 |
| 🥉 Third Place | ₦10,000 |
Total Prize Pool: ₦45,000
Note: Prizes are paid by bank transfer or mobile money after winner verification.
Official Sponsors
The KakakiNews FIFA World Cup 2026 Predict & Win Challenge is made possible through the generous support of our official sponsors. Their contributions have funded the cash prizes and helped make this free competition possible for football fans.
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We sincerely thank our sponsors for supporting Nigerian football fans through this competition.
Scoring System
Each correct prediction earns points. The participant with the highest total score at the end of the tournament wins.
| Prediction | Points |
|---|---|
| 1. FIFA World Cup Champion | 10 |
| 2. First Finalist | 5 |
| 3. Second Finalist | 5 |
| 4. Third-Place Team | 5 |
| 5. Golden Boot Winner | 5 |
| 6. Player of the Tournament (Golden Ball) | 5 |
| 7. Goals Scored by the FIFA World Cup Champion in the Final | 5 |
| 8. Goals Scored by the Runner-up in the Final | 5 |
| Maximum Score | 45 Points |
| Tie-breaker: Minute of the First Goal in the FIFA World Cup Final | Tie-breaker only |
If two or more participants finish with the same total score, the following tie-breakers will be applied in this order:
- Closest prediction of the minute of the first goal scored in the FIFA World Cup Final.
- Earliest valid entry submitted through the official Google Form.
- If a tie remains, KakakiNews will conduct a random draw to determine the winner.
⏰ Entry Deadline
The contest closes at 7:30 PM WAT on Friday, July 10, 2026. That is 30 minutes before Spain vs Belgium kicks off. Any submission after that time will not be accepted. Do not wait.
Submit Your Prediction
Fill in every field. Incomplete entries will not be scored.
Entries Closed
Thank you for your interest in the KakakiNews FIFA World Cup 2026 Predict & Win Challenge.
The entry deadline has passed, and we are no longer accepting submissions.
Winners will be announced within 48 hours after the FIFA World Cup Final.
KakakiNews is committed to running a fair and transparent competition. Every eligible entry will be scored using the official FIFA World Cup results, and winners will be determined strictly according to the published scoring system and contest rules.
Contest Rules
- Entry is completely free.
- Open to Nigerian residents aged 18 and above only.
- One entry per person. Google Forms limits you to one submission per Google account.
- Multiple submissions from the same participant will result in disqualification.
- Predictions cannot be edited after submission.
- Entries submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
- Winners are determined using the official scoring system published on this page.
- KakakiNews reserves the right to verify the identity of winners before prizes are released.
- By entering, you agree that KakakiNews may publish your first name and state of residence in the winner announcement.
- KakakiNews scoring decisions are based strictly on official FIFA results and are final.
- KakakiNews reserves the right to modify or cancel this contest at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the contest free?
Yes. Participation is completely free.
Who can participate?
Nigerian residents aged 18 and above only.
Can I submit more than one prediction?
No. One submission per person. Duplicate entries will be disqualified.
Can I edit my prediction after submitting?
No. Once submitted, your entry is locked.
How will winners be selected?
The participant with the highest total points after the World Cup final wins first place. Second highest takes second. Third highest takes third. Tie-breakers are applied in the order listed above.
When will winners be announced?
Within 48 hours of the World Cup final on July 19, 2026. Winners will also be contacted directly by email.
How will prizes be paid?
By bank transfer or mobile money. Winners must respond within 7 days of being contacted or the prize moves to the next eligible entry.
Privacy
Your personal information is used only to administer this contest, contact winners, and improve future KakakiNews community activities. Your details will not be sold or shared with third parties.
Enter Your Prediction
The form is open. Submit before 7:30 PM WAT on Friday, July 10.
Haven’t Submitted Yet?
If you haven’t submitted your prediction, scroll up to the Submit Your Prediction section and complete the official Google Form before the deadline.
Entries close at 7:30 PM (WAT) on Friday, July 10, 2026.
Sponsor Appreciation
The KakakiNews team sincerely appreciates our founding sponsors for making the first edition of this competition possible. Their generosity has enabled football fans across Nigeria to participate free of charge while competing for exciting cash prizes.
Thank you for believing in this initiative.
Join the Conversation
Who do you think lifts the trophy on July 19? Drop your thoughts in the comments and make your case for your team.
Comments are for discussion only. Your official entry must go through the Google Form above.
Challenge Your Friends
Think you know football better than your friends?
Share this contest with them and see who can correctly predict the FIFA World Cup 2026 champion.
The more participants who join, the more exciting the competition becomes.
Have a Question?
Use the comment box below if you have any questions or need clarification about the contest. We’ll respond as quickly as possible.
Remember, your official contest entry must be submitted through the Google Form above. Comments will not be treated as contest entries.
Good luck!
Spain and Argentina to play final