Competition Guidelines
Everything you need to know about Riyadh Talkies Fantasy 2026
Special Prizes for Top 3
The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd positions on the final leaderboard will receive special prizes based on their ranking.
How the Game Works
- Register with any valid email address.
- Follow us on Instagram and Facebook (required to participate).
- Get approved by an administrator before you can predict.
- View upcoming matches and check when the prediction window opens and closes.
- Submit your prediction before the deadline — winner, score for each team, and penalty qualifier (knockout only).
- Earn points when official results are entered after each match.
- Climb the leaderboard — highest total points wins. Tied points share the same rank.
Point Calculation
Points are awarded automatically when match results are published.
| Prediction | Points |
|---|---|
| Correct winner (Team A / Draw / Team B) | 3 |
| Correct Team A goals (after extra time) | 3 |
| Correct Team B goals (after extra time) | 3 |
| Correct qualified team (knockout penalties only) | 1 |
| Maximum per match — Group Stage | 9 pts |
| Maximum per match — Knockout (penalties) | 10 pts |
Examples
You predict Argentina 2 – 1 Brazil. Result: Argentina 2 – 1 Brazil.
+9 pointsYou predict Argentina 2 – 0 Brazil. Result: Argentina 2 – 1 Brazil.
+3 points Team A score correct onlyYou predict Draw 2–2, Argentina qualifies. Result: 2–2 after ET, Argentina wins on penalties.
+10 pointsDetailed Guidelines
Eligibility
Registration is open to everyone. Accounts require admin approval before you can predict. Any valid personal email address is accepted (Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, iCloud, etc.). Participants must also follow Riyadh Talkies on @riyadh_talkies Instagram and Riyadh Talkies Facebook — see the Terms & Conditions for details.
Registration & Accounts
- Each participant may maintain only one account.
- Sharing accounts is prohibited.
- New registrations require admin approval before you can log in and predict.
- Password resets use a secure link from your administrator (valid 48 hours, single use).
Prediction Rules
- Predictions can only be submitted during the active prediction window for each match.
- All times are in Asia/Riyadh (AST).
- Predictions lock automatically when the deadline passes — no exceptions.
- You may edit your prediction any time before the window closes.
Group Stage Predictions
- Who will win? (Team A / Draw / Team B)
- How many goals will Team A score?
- How many goals will Team B score?
Knockout Stage Predictions
- Same three questions as the group stage.
- If you predict a Draw, you must also select who qualifies after a penalty shootout.
- Official scores are based on extra time (120 minutes) — penalty goals do not count toward the score.
Leaderboard & Rankings
- Rankings are based on total points across all matches.
- If two or more players have the same points, they receive the same rank (e.g. two players at 120 pts both rank #1, next player is #3).
- Top 3 leaderboard titles: World Champion Predictor, Elite Analyst, Rising Oracle.
Fair Play
- Do not exploit bugs or attempt unauthorized access.
- Fraudulent activity may result in suspension or disqualification.
- System score calculations are final once results are entered.
Technical Responsibility
You are responsible for submitting predictions before the deadline. Organizers are not liable for missed predictions due to internet or device issues.
Administrator Authority
Administrators have final authority over user approvals, match results, corrections, disputes, and rule interpretations.
See also: Terms & Conditions
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