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The basics
What is ZnamTopka?
A free game where you predict the exact score of every World Cup 2026 match, earn points based on how hard your call was, and battle your friends in private leagues. 104 matches, one table, endless trash talk.
Is it free? Are there prizes?
Completely free, no prizes β you play for points, pride and the right to remind your friends about that exact score for the next four years.
Is this betting or gambling?
No. No money is involved anywhere β nothing to deposit, nothing to win or lose. We use bookmaker odds only as a measuring stick for how difficult each outcome is, so that brave correct calls earn more points than obvious ones.
Do I need an account?
You can browse freely, but predictions need an account so they can count on the leaderboards. Signing up takes seconds β email or Google. If you made a pick before signing up, it's saved and counted automatically the moment you register.
Predictions
When do predictions lock?
One minute before each match kicks off. Until then you can change your pick as many times as you like.
Can other players see my picks?
Not before lock β nobody can copy your call. Once a match locks, everyone's picks become visible in your leagues and on the match page.
Which result counts β what about extra time?
The score after regular time (90 minutes plus stoppage). In knockout matches, extra time and penalties don't change the result you're scored on.
What if I miss a match or join late?
No penalty β a match without a prediction simply earns 0. You can jump in at any point of the tournament and start collecting from the next kickoff.
Scoring
How are points calculated?
Every pick is scored on five parts: the match result, each team's goal count, the scoring pattern (who scored, who kept a clean sheet), and a big bonus for the exact score. The harder your call was β measured by the betting odds before kickoff β the more each part pays. Full explanation with real examples on the Scoring page.
Why did someone earn more points than me for a similar pick?
Because points depend on how unlikely the actual result was and how close your numbers were β not just on picking the winner. Calling a 1β0 upset exactly pays far more than safely picking the favourite 2β1.
When do my points appear?
Automatically, usually within a few minutes of full time. The leaderboards, your profile and your league tables all update on their own β no refresh rituals needed.
What do "EV" and "exact hit pays" mean on the match page?
Exact hit pays is what your pick earns if it lands perfectly. EV (expected value) is the statistical average of what the pick would earn across every possible result β a feel for how bold or safe your call is before you commit.
Is the scoring fair for everyone?
Yes β every player in a match is scored against the same odds snapshot, taken shortly before kickoff. Points are pure math from that snapshot: no editing, no exceptions, no manual touch.
Leagues
How do I join a friend's league?
Through their invite link, or by pasting their invite code into Join on the Leagues page. Typing a league's name doesn't join you to anything β you need the code or link from whoever runs it.
How do I create a league and invite people?
Leagues β Create, give it a name, then share the invite link or code from the league page (there's a ready-made invite card too). Anyone who joins sees the same table, scored on the same global rules.
How many leagues can I be in?
As many as you like. Everyone is automatically part of the π Global league β your private leagues live alongside it.
How do I leave or delete a league?
In Settings β Your leagues. You can leave any league; if you created one, you can also delete it (which removes it for all members, so think twice).
Live scores & notifications
Can I follow matches live?
Yes β during a match, its page shows the live score and your provisional points as the game unfolds. Provisional means exactly that: official points are computed from the final result after the whistle.
What notifications can I get?
Two kinds, both optional: a reminder about an hour before kickoff if you still have unpicked matches, and your points the moment a match you predicted is scored. Turn them on in Settings or when prompted after saving a pick.
Notifications don't work on my iPhone
Apple only allows web notifications from installed apps: open ZnamTopka in Safari, tap Share β Add to Home Screen, then open it from the icon and enable notifications in Settings. Takes about 20 seconds.
Can I use ZnamTopka like an app?
Yes β add it to your home screen (Settings has a shortcut button) and it opens full-screen like a native app, no store download needed.
The bracket
What is the bracket?
A side game: call the whole tournament β group winners, knockout rounds, champion, golden boot and your hot takes β and share it as a card. It currently earns no points, so it's pure bragging material.
Does the bracket lock?
No β you can keep tinkering with it throughout the tournament. (Your match predictions are the serious, locking, point-scoring business.)
Account
Can I change my username?
Not from the app yet. If you're stuck with a typo you can't live with, message us (links below) and we'll sort it out.
Avatar and favourite team?
On your Profile β tap the avatar to pick any emoji (or your team's flag), and tap the team line to choose your favourite. Your team's colours quietly become your app accent.
I forgot my password
Use "Forgot your password?" on the login page β you'll get a reset email. Logged in and just want a new one? Settings β Change password.
How do I delete my account?
Settings β Danger zone. It permanently removes your predictions, points and league memberships. Details on what we store: Privacy & cookies.
