About this page
A World Cup sweepstake is a simple and popular way to add fun to the tournament with your office, family, or friends. Each participant is randomly assigned one or more of the 48 teams. If their team goes far in the tournament — ideally all the way to the Final — they win the sweepstake pot.
This generator uses the official 2026 FIFA World Cup draw (all 48 teams across Groups A–L). Enter your participants' names, click Draw, and the tool distributes all 48 teams as evenly as possible. With fewer than 48 participants, some people receive multiple teams. Once you're happy with the draw, print the results to share with everyone.
Run the Draw
Enter one participant name per line, then click Draw Teams. All 48 teams will be randomly assigned.
Frequently Asked Questions
+How does a World Cup sweepstake work?
Each participant draws one or more teams at random. The person whose team wins the tournament (or advances furthest) wins the sweepstake pot. Teams are drawn randomly so no one has an unfair advantage.
+What if there are fewer than 48 participants?
If you have fewer than 48 people, the generator distributes all 48 teams as evenly as possible. For example, with 10 participants, most people get 5 teams and a few get 4. Everyone still has a chance with multiple entries.
+Can I redo the draw if someone is unhappy with their teams?
Yes. Click the Redraw button to run a completely new random draw with the same participants. All 48 teams are reshuffled and reassigned.
+How do I share the results with my group?
Click Print / Save PDF to generate a printable version of the draw results. You can print it on paper to post in the office, or save it as a PDF to share digitally.
+Are the teams from the real 2026 World Cup draw?
Yes. All 48 teams come from the official FIFA draw held on December 5, 2025, organised into Groups A through L. Each team is labelled with its group so participants know which stage their teams are in.