Sports 5 Doubles Points and Boosts Bonuses for World Cup 2026 Knockout Stage Predictions

Following an unpredictable group stage in the 2026 World Cup, the knockout phase has begun with the first round of 32 matches starting with South Africa versus Canada. Ahead of the match and the closing of predictions for Sports 5's "5 Chaverim" game, significant rule changes have been announced to enhance the scoring system.

Participants must now submit their predictions based on the score at the end of regular time (90 minutes), excluding any extra time or penalty shootouts. This adjustment is crucial for accurate scoring.

The scoring system itself has been upgraded: if a participant correctly predicts the match outcome direction (which team wins or if it is a draw), their points for that prediction will be doubled. For example, a correct guess of Canada beating South Africa, even without the exact score, will yield double points, increasing from 2 to 4.

Moreover, if the exact final score is predicted correctly, the participant will receive the doubled base points plus an additional 6-point bonus. This is an increase from the group stage bonus of 4 points, making precise predictions more rewarding in the knockout rounds.

Players are encouraged to submit their predictions for the evening's match and aim to capitalize on the new scoring opportunities as the tournament progresses.