Football Genius is back for 2026!
It’s been a long five-year wait since our last tournament. Back in 2021, Ryan claimed the title of Football Genius – though Alex matched him on points and only lost out on correct scores. A tight finish, and bragging rights duly claimed.
Now is your chance to become The Football Genius of 2026.
Scotland are back on the world stage, the big wedding is behind us, and some of us have flown the nest – but that doesn’t mean we can’t stay connected over a bit of family banter. And let’s be honest: there’s absolutely no escaping football right now, so you might as well go with it and enjoy the ride.
How to Play
If you’ve forgotten how this works, head over to the Rules page for a quick refresher. And don’t be shy – jump into the WhatsApp chat and get involved in the banter.
Prizes & Entry
Thanks to the hard work of the Football Genius team (and our very generous benefactor), the prize pot has gone up again – £130 is up for grabs this year, while entry stays at the same low, low price. Everyone pays a fiver.
Submitting Predictions
You can submit your predictions right here on the website. If you’re still living in the dark ages and can’t work a phone or a computer, you can fill in a paper form instead – print one from the site or pick one up from Football Genius HQ.
Paper entries must be handed in by 12th June 2026, two days before the tournament kicks off.
Good luck… and don’t forget to save your predictions!
