Rules and Regulations
Entry fee:
Despite significant increases in the CPI since the last Beautiful Pool in 2024, the fee this year is still $20 (very cheap), and that’s payable in loonies, Northern Pesos, or plain old Canadian dollars. . . . to me in cash, cheque or Interac email transfer to smbrannan@gmail.com.
New this year: International participants can pay through Wise. My handle is @stuartmarkb9 and you should be able to send me money through this snazzy QR code:
Deadline:
Midnight 10 June 2026
Toronto time.
Download the Entry Form:
You will need to submit two (2) entry forms: one for the group stage and, once that is complete, a second one for the knockout stage. The group stage forms are available for download below.
The absolute best way to enter is to fill out the Excel entry form (which I have pre-populated with the teams in drop-down menus). If you don’t have Excel or for some other reason can’t fill it out, you can print a paper form and send it to me. If you need a PDF of the entry form email me and I’ll send it to you.
I MUCH PREFER THE EXCEL VERSION, because I’m lazy and it makes my job a lot easier. So please use the Excel version if it is at all possible.
Please rename the file to change “YOURNAME” to your actual name before sending it to me.
Here is a link to download the Excel file:
Upload a Completed Entry Form:
New this year: You can upload your completed entry using the form below. Be sure to click the “Submit” button to send the file.
If that doesn’t work you can email it to me at stuart@brannan.org.
Scoring:
| Points | Total Available Points | |
|---|---|---|
| Each team advancing from the Group Stage | 2 | 64 |
| Correct 1st or 2nd place standing of each team in the Group Stage | 1 | 24 |
| Winner of each match in the Knockout Round, except the finals | 3 | 90 |
| Correctly picking the 3nd place team | 7 | 7 |
| Correctly picking the World Cup Winner | 15 | 15 |
| Best Possible Score | 200 |
Prizes:
| Booty | |
|---|---|
| 1st place: | 50% of the pool |
| 2nd place: | 25% of the pool |
| Leader after the Group stage: | 25% of pool, less $20 |
| Merci Prize (lowest score): | $20 |
Remember – you can only win ONE (1) prize. If you qualify for two, the smaller prize will be given to the person with the next highest score. In case of a tie, the prize is shared equally.
Good luck!!!!
Stuart
DISCLAIMER:
This website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer or solicitation to gamble or participate in the Beautiful Pool, whatever that is, or any related or associated venture. Any such offer or solicitation will be made only by means of a direct bribe, or a Private Pool Memorandum, in accordance with the terms of all applicable World Cup laws, if any. This website does not constitute betting or gambling advice or solicitation of participation in any pool. This website does not constitute any offer for sale or subscription for any pool, nor should it be relied on in any commitment or form the basis of any commitment for participation in any pool. Stuart Brannan expressly disclaims any and all responsibility for any direct or consequential loss or damage of any kind arising directly or indirectly from reliance on any information contained in the website. You are on your own from this point on. Beware, you will probably lose your $20. Unless you are Jim Tiessen, then your chances are probably pretty good, but that is still not “advice”. Void where prohibited by law, which is probably everywhere.
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