Win Up to £250,000 with the bet365 Tournament Challenge: Match Day 2 Predictions
The bet365 Tournament Challenge offers eligible customers the opportunity to win a prize pool of up to £250,000 when predicting the correct results through the 2026 World Cup with this new prediction game. This is a free-to-play prediction game available at bet365, where customers need to select who they think will win.
How to Enter the bet365 WC26 Tournament Challenge
Entering is straightforward. Use the link on this page to access your bet365 account then follow the steps below.
Visit bet365 and log in to your eligible account or sign up.
Navigate to Football then select Free Games from the menu.
Click on Tournament Challenge to open the game.
Select your predicted outcome for each available World Cup fixture.
Choose your Daily Double to nominate one fixture for double points if correct.
Submit your entry before the first fixture in each round kicks off.
Return after each Matchday or round closes to enter your selections for the next phase.
Check the leaderboards to track your position throughout the tournament.
Our Predictions ahead of World Cup Match Day 2
With the Match Day 2 nearly here, take a look at what we think might happen heading into the next round of fixtures, starting Thursday, 18th.
Match Day 2 Fixtures | Our Prediction | Result | Points |
Czechia vs South Africa | Czechia | — | 19.5 pts potential |
Switzerland vs Bosnia-Herzegovina | Draw | — | 40 pts potential |
Canada vs Qatar | Canada | — | 14.4 pts potential |
Mexico vs South Korea | Draw | — | 34 pts potential |
USA vs Australia | USA | — | 17 pts potential |
Scotland vs Morocco | Morocco | — | 21 pts potential |
Brazil vs Haiti | Brazil | — | 10.6 pts potential |
Türkiye vs Paraguay | Türkiye | — | 22 pts potential |
Netherlands vs Sweden | Draw | — | 80 pts (40 pts) potential Double Points Selection |
Germany vs Ivory Coast | Draw | — | 40 pts potential |
Ecuador vs Curacao | Ecuador | — | 12.5 pts potential |
Tunisia vs Japan | Japan | — | 18.3 pts potential |
Spain vs Saudi Arabia | Spain | — | 11 pts potential |
Belgium vs Iran | Belgium | — | 14.2 pts potential |
Uruguay vs Cape Verde | Uruguay | — | 14.5 pts potential |
New Zealand vs Egypt | Egypt | — | 17 pts potential |
Argentina vs Austria | Argentina | — | 16.7 pts potential |
France vs Iraq | France | — | 11 pts potential |
Norway vs Senegal | Norway | — | 20 pts potential |
Jordan vs Algeria | Algeria | — | 17 pts potential |
Portugal vs Uzbekistan | Portugal | — | 12.2 pts potential |
England vs Ghana | England | — | 13 pts potential |
Panama vs Croatia | Croatia | — | 14.8 pts potential |
Colombia vs DR Congo | Colombia | — | 14.8 pts potential |
Maximum points possible Matchday 2 score if everything lands: 575 pts. The big ones to watch are Netherlands vsSweden Draw at 80 (Double Points) and Switzerland/Bosnia Draw at 40. We feel we've gone for some draws in some decent-odds spots again, same strategy that paid off big with Netherlands/Japan last time.
How the bet365 World Cup Tournament Challenge Works
Scoring System
Points are awarded for correct match outcome predictions across the group stage and knockout rounds. Each player receives 10 points to stake on every fixture and returns are calculated based on the in game odds assigned to each outcome. Correctly predicting upsets can generate significantly more points than backing the favourites, which adds a genuine strategic dimension to how you approach your selections.
The Daily Double
The Daily Double is one of the most important features in the game. For each Matchday or knockout round players can nominate a single fixture as their Daily Double. If that prediction is correct the points earned for that fixture are doubled. Picking the right match for your Daily Double can make a real difference to your leaderboard position, particularly in competitive rounds.
Prize Structure
Prizes are available across both individual Matchday leaderboards and an overall tournament leaderboard. The top prize of £50,000 cash is available per qualifying Matchday and for the outright winner of the overall standings. The maximum combined prize pot is £250,000.
Your Leagues
New for the 2026 edition, the Your Leagues feature allows players to set up private leaderboards and invite friends, colleagues or communities to join. Each private league maintains its own rankings throughout the tournament, giving participants a more personal competition alongside the main global leaderboard. For groups wanting to add an extra layer of rivalry to their World Cup experience it is a worthwhile addition.
Overall Tournament Leaderboard
The overall Tournament Challenge leaderboard shows the prizes available for placements for the whole tournament overall.
Place | Prize |
1st | £50,000 cash |
2nd | £15,000 cash |
3rd | £5,000 cash |
4th | £3,000 cash |
5th | £1,500 cash |
6th to 20th | £400 cash |
21st to 50th | £150 in Bet Credits |
51st to 100th | £50 in Bet Credits |
101st to 500th | £25 in Bet Credits |
501st to 1,000th | £10 in Bet Credits |
1001st to 1500th | £5 in Bet Credits |
1501st to 5000th | £2 in Bet Credits |
5001st to 10000th | £1 in Bet Credits |
Matchday Prize Breakdown
The placement finish prizes are available to see below. Prizes will be credited after the final game of Match Day 2 has concluded.
Place | Prize |
1st | £50,000 cash |
2nd | £10,000 cash |
3rd | £2,000 cash |
4th | £500 cash |
5th | £100 in Bet Credits |
6th to 20th | £50 in Bet Credits |
21st to 50th | £10 in Bet Credits |
51st to 100th | £2 in Bet Credits |
Key Terms and Conditions
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The Tournament Challenge is free to enter. No deposit or stake is required.
Only one entry is permitted per person.
Selections can be edited or reset before a fixture starts. Once a match is in play, no changes can be made.
Bet Credits prizes are non-withdrawable. Returns from Bet Credits stakes will be added to your withdrawable balance, but the Bet Credits stake itself is not returned.
Bet Credits expire 7 days after being added to your balance.
Entry into the Tournament Challenge is separate from standard betting activity, and bet365 promotional offers do not apply.
In the event of a tie, the applicable prize money is shared equally between all qualifying entrants.
bet365 reserves the right to amend, suspend or remove the feature at any time.
FAQs
Can I change my predictions after submitting them?
Yes, selections can be edited or reset before a fixture kicks off. Once a match is in play those selections are locked and cannot be altered.
Is there a fee to enter the bet365 WC26 Tournament Challenge?
No, entry is completely free. No deposit, stake or bonus code is required. Eligible customers simply need a registered bet365 account then can navigate to Football, Free Games and Tournament Challenge to get started.
Who is eligible to enter the Tournament Challenge?
The Tournament Challenge is available to new and eligible existing bet365 customers. Full eligibility criteria can be found on the official bet365 terms and conditions page.
What happens if multiple players finish level in a prize position?
If two or more entrants finish on the same points in a prize position the applicable prize money is shared equally between all qualifying players. This applies to both cash prizes and Bet Credits prizes.
Are the Bet Credits prizes withdrawable?
No. Bet Credits are non withdrawable. Any returns generated from Bet Credits stakes will be added to your withdrawable balance but the Bet Credits stake itself is not included in those returns.
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