theScore’s soccer writers share their observations and insights throughout the 2026 World Cup.

Groups Concluded Saturday

Group J

ARG9
AUT4
ALG4
JOR0

22 players had Group order correct
Average score for all players: 5.6 out of 6.0

Group K

COL7
POR5
COD4
UZB0

0 players had Group order correct
Average score for all players: 3.2 out of 6.0

Group L

ENG7
CRO6
GHA4
PAN0

11 players had Group order correct
Average score for all players: 4.4 out of 6.0

Our Game

2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup Prediction Challenge champion Wes is our leader after the first round of six in our game. Wes, along with second-place Ross and third-place Michael had the correct finishing order in seven of the twelve groups to earn a bonus. Lukas and Tim, currently in the remaining two prize spots, earned bonuses for the most qualifiers correct with 28 out of 32.

Standings

Prizes:
🥇$121.50 🥈$67.50 🥇$40.50 🍍$27.00 🍍$13.50

Group Stage
1Wes Zetaruk71
2Ross Walton70
3Michael Poplawski68
4Lukas Hahn67
5Tim Winkelmans58
6Graham Spencer57
Rod Phillips57
8Glen Seredynski56
9Stanislas Chojnacki55
10Josh Silva54
Pedro Oliveira54
12Doug Wansbrough53
13Chris Lewtas51
14Udo van Elewout50
Casey Farrell50
Joel Palmer50
17Kelly Chaplin49
18Mahyar Zadeh48
John Woycheshin48
Richard Owens48
21Dan Ruscheinski47
22Jayson Postle46
Ray Shaw46
24Nigel Hughes42
25Ed Mick41
26Lisa Hahn39
27Petr Havlik34

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