About Kickoff
Kickoff is an independent, broadcast-grade hub built for the 2026 FIFA World Cup — the first 48-team edition, played across the United States, Canada and Mexico. We pull together live scores, fixtures, standings, squads and a bracket simulator into one fast, mobile-first experience.
Our mission
Make following the tournament effortless and make it more fun with friends. You can predict scorelines, simulate the knockout bracket and compete in private friend leagues. Kickoff is free to use.
To be clear: Kickoff is not a gambling product. Predictions and leagues are for entertainment and bragging rights only — there are no stakes, no wagering and no cash prizes.
Editorial standards
Our news and analysis follow clear editorial standards designed for experience, expertise, authoritativeness and trust:
- Human-reviewed. Every article is read and approved by a human editor before publishing. Nothing is auto-published.
- Sourced. Claims are grounded in the tournament format, official rules and verifiable results.
- Bylined. Stories carry an author and a publication date, and we correct mistakes when we find them.
Kickoff is an independent fan project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with FIFA.