Are you ready to challenge our expert writers, data algorithm, or even a dog in predicting World Cup outcomes? Dive into the excitement this summer by selecting winners for each game through our soccer pick’em challenge.
How to Play the Pick’em Challenge
Engage in daily selections to compete for the longest Streak across 104 World Cup matches. The aim is to predict as many consecutive matches correctly as possible. If you get a prediction wrong, your Streak ends. Don’t worry, you can start afresh and try to build a new Streak.
Leaderboard and Competition
In our pick’em hub, compare your stats with The Athletic’s seasoned soccer experts, Elias Burke and Andy Jones. They will predict each game, sharing their insights in daily articles. Your competition includes a diverse group of participants:
- Wilf, a six-year-old soccer enthusiast
- Stanley, the soccer-loving dog
- “The Algo,” our prediction algorithm
- A rotating team of fellow subscribers
Track your progress on the leaderboard to see where you stand and aim for the longest streak in the game.
Connect Sports Terms
Test your sports knowledge further by finding hidden links between various sports terms. See if you can spot the pattern in our Sports Edition connections game.