How do I enter?
There are two links, one for each phase. Phase 1 is your group-stage picks; Phase 2 is the knockout bracket. Open the link, make your picks, and submit. No account or password needed.
Do I need an entry code?
Yes. Each time you start an entry, it gets its own entry code, shown on screen right after you submit your group picks. Save it right then - it is not emailed, so that screen is your only copy. You need that code together with your email to load or change that entry in either phase, and it keeps anyone else from seeing or editing it. Since you can enter more than once, keep the code for each entry.
Why are there two separate links?
Phase 2's bracket can only be built once the group stage finishes and the real qualifiers are known. So you pick groups first, then come back later for the bracket.
How does this support UNB Reds women's soccer?
The Go Reds WC26 Challenge is a fundraiser for the UNB Varsity Reds women's soccer program. Every entry is a donation that goes directly to the team.
How much is an entry, and how do I pay?
Each entry is a $25 donation to the UNB Varsity Reds women's soccer team, by Interac e-Transfer to wsoccer@unb.ca. Full details and registration are on the official entry page.
Can I enter more than once?
Yes. Enter as many times as you like - each entry is a separate $25 donation, and each one gets its own entry code. A tip: give each entry a slightly different name (for example 'Sam - safe picks' and 'Sam - long shots') so you can tell them apart on the leaderboard, and save the code for each one as it appears.
When does Phase 1 lock?
Midnight on June 10th, when the group stage kicks off. Get your group picks in before then.
When does Phase 2 open and lock?
It opens once the groups wrap and the qualifiers are set. It locks when the Round of 32 kicks off on June 28th.
What happens if I miss a deadline?
Once a phase locks, that form is closed and picks cannot be submitted or changed for it. The phases lock independently, so missing one does not affect the other.
What is the entry code for?
It is your key. Together with your email, it lets you load your saved picks and make changes, and it stops anyone else from opening or editing your entry.
Where do I find it?
It appears on screen the moment you submit that entry's group picks. Save it right then - take a screenshot or write it down. It is not emailed, so that is the only time you will see it.
What if I lose my entry code?
Codes are not emailed, so if you did not save the one shown on screen, contact the team at wsoccer@unb.ca. They keep a record of entries and can look yours up.
Do I need the code the very first time?
No. Submitting an entry's group picks creates that entry and its code. After that, you need the code plus your email to load or change it.
Can I change my picks after submitting?
Yes, any time before that phase locks. Re-open the link, enter your email and entry code, and use Load my saved picks (Phase 1) or Load my saved bracket (Phase 2) to pull up what you submitted. Edit it and resubmit. Your latest submission is the one that counts.
Will I lose my group picks if I edit my bracket, or the other way around?
No. The two phases are stored separately and do not overwrite each other.
How does scoring work?
Three parts, 338 points maximum:
- Group stage (96): rank all four teams in each of the 12 groups. Exact spot scores 2 points, one place off scores 1, two or more off scores 0.
- Up-front champion (50): your title pick before kickoff. 50 points if they win it all.
- Knockout bracket (192): points for how far each team you advance actually goes. Round of 16 is 2, Quarter-final is 5, Semi-final is 10, Final is 15. If your bracket champion goes all the way, add 25 plus a 25 bonus.
Why is so much weighting in the knockouts?
By design. A quiet group stage is not the end of the world. Most of the competition is decided later, so it stays interesting deep into the tournament.
Do I really not have to figure out the third-place qualifiers?
Correct. The bracket is built after the groups, with the real qualifiers already slotted in. You just pick winners. There is no working out which third-placed teams advance or where they land.
How do I see where I stand?
The leaderboard updates automatically as entries come in and as results are recorded. It is always sorted by rank, with 1st place at the top.
When do my points appear?
Scoring is automatic. Group points update as group results are entered; knockout points update as each round finishes.
Can I see or change other people's picks?
No. An entry can only be opened with the email and code it was created with.
Anything I should not do?
Edit only your own picks, and do not make changes once games are under way. Every submission is timestamped, and each phase is locked at its deadline.
The page says picks are locked. Why?
That phase has hit its deadline, or it has not opened yet. The leaderboard stays viewable either way.
"Load my picks" says no entry matches that email and code.
Check that you are using the exact email and entry code for that entry. The email is not case-sensitive, and the code is the one shown on screen when you created the entry. If you cannot find your code, contact the team at wsoccer@unb.ca.
Who do I contact for help?
For questions about your entry or donation, contact the UNB Reds women's soccer team at wsoccer@unb.ca, or see the entry details page.