How to Simulate the World Cup in a Football Manager
Explore a World Cup simulation as part of a national-team manager career, with qualification, groups and knockout matches.
In L-FUT 2026 the World Cup belongs to the wider international career. Manage a national team across seasons and follow the route through the competition calendar toward the tournament.
Game model
The in-game tournament uses 48 teams, a group stage and knockout rounds. Squad decisions, tactics and simulated match results shape each team's path.
How to apply it
This is an in-game tournament within a football manager career. It is not a separate printable bracket, betting forecast or stand-alone predictor tool.