What is the ZINGO World Cup Predictor?
It's a football prediction game for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. You predict the final score of each match and pick one ZINGO Zone player — a player you expect to score or assist from the 70th minute onwards. Bonus points are stacked on top if your pick delivers in the last 20 minutes (or in extra time / shootouts).
What counts as the ZINGO Zone?
Any goal or assist a player records from minute 70 onwards. That includes:
- Normal time after 70:00 — including stoppage time
- Extra time (90–120 + stoppage)
- Penalty shootout goals (counts for POTT — see below)
Goals or assists before the 70th minute do not earn ZINGO Zone bonus points (they still count toward the actual match scoreline though).
How is scoring calculated?
| Outcome | Points |
|---|---|
| Correct exact score | 10 |
| Correct result only (win/draw direction) | 4 |
| ZINGO Zone goal (Forward) | 6 |
| ZINGO Zone goal (Midfielder) | 7 (+1 bonus) |
| ZINGO Zone goal (Defender or GK) | 8 (+2 bonus) |
| ZINGO Zone assist (any position) | 4 |
You don't get both 10 + 4 for a correct exact score — the exact-score award replaces the correct-result one. Your player can rack up multiple ZINGO Zone contributions in a single match and all of them count.
When do predictions lock?
45 minutes before kick-off of each match. This is enforced on the server (not your browser clock), so there's no way to sneak in a late one. Up until lockout you can change your prediction as many times as you like.
What is POTT (Player of the Tournament)?
One tournament-wide pick. You choose a single player you think will rack up the most ZINGO Zone contributions (goals + assists from 70:00 onwards) across the entire World Cup. Extra time and penalty shootout goals all count.
Your POTT pick locks 45 minutes before the first match of the tournament. After that it can't be changed.
The user(s) who picked the player with the most ZINGO Zone contributions at the end of the tournament win the POTT prize (if any — see prizes below).
Can I create my own league?
Yes — you can create up to 3 mini-leagues and join any number of leagues other people invite you to. Each league has a 6-character code. Share the code and your mates can join with their own team name.
League owners can delete the league at any time (which removes it for everyone). Members can leave at any time.
How do I share my league?
On the Leagues page, every league card has a green Share ↗ button. On a phone it opens your native share sheet — pick Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Messages, or anything else you have installed. On desktop you'll get a WhatsApp link + copy buttons.
The share message includes a one-tap join link — when a mate clicks it, the join form auto-fills with the code.
Are there prizes?
Unless we've explicitly announced a prize on the home page or in your league, there is no prize, money, or guarantee tied to leaderboard standings. Bragging rights only.
If a sponsored prize is added later, it'll be announced clearly with terms and eligibility.
What if there's a tie?
On the overall leaderboard, ties are broken by:
- Total ZINGO Zone points
- Number of predictions made
- If still tied — joint position.
Can I change my team name?
Your display name (used on the global leaderboard) is editable on the Profile page. Your team name in a league is set when you join that league; to change it, re-join with the same code and your new team name (it'll just update).
How do I delete my account?
Go to Profile → "Danger zone" → "Delete my account". This permanently wipes your predictions, POTT pick, and league memberships. Leagues you own are deleted for everyone. The action cannot be undone.
Is my data safe?
Yes. Passwords are stored hashed (we never see them). Account data lives on Supabase (EU, Ireland region). We don't use behavioural tracking or advertising cookies. Full detail in our Privacy Policy.
Something's broken / I have a question
Email info@zingo.buzz and we'll come back to you. Mention what you were doing and which match (if relevant) so we can spot it.