World Cup Bracket Maker
TL;DR: Polltab is a free bracket maker for running a World Cup bracket with friends. Add your teams, share one link, and vote on every matchup live as the field narrows down to a champion.
Run a World Cup Bracket Pool with Friends
A bracket turns the tournament into a series of head-to-head matchups. Everyone votes on who wins each tie, the winners move on to the next round, and the field narrows until one team is crowned. Polltab handles the rounds for you, so you can focus on the picks and the trash talk.
What You Get
- Up to 32 teams. Enough to run the entire knockout stage from the opening round to the final.
- Live head-to-head voting. Voters pick a winner in each matchup and tallies update in real time.
- Automatic rounds. When a round closes, winners advance to the next round on their own.
- Fair results. Limit voting to one per browser, one per IP, or require a login so the pool cannot be stacked.
- Flags and crests. Add an image to any team so the bracket is easy to read at a glance.
- Free and no sign up. Create a bracket and share the link in seconds.
How to Make a World Cup Bracket
- Open the bracket builder.
- Give your bracket a title and add your teams.
- Set a close date and time for each round.
- Choose how votes are limited to keep the pool fair.
- Create it and share the link with your group.
New to brackets? Read how bracket polls work for a round by round walkthrough.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make a World Cup bracket?
Open the Polltab bracket builder, give your bracket a title, and add your teams. Set a close date for each round, choose how votes are limited, then create it and share the link. Voters pick a winner in every matchup and the winners advance automatically until one team is left.
Can I make a World Cup bracket pool to vote on with friends?
Yes. A Polltab bracket is built for group voting. Share one link and everyone votes on each matchup in their browser. Results update live, so you can watch the field narrow together round by round.
How many teams can I add?
You can add up to 32 teams, which is enough to run the entire knockout stage. Brackets work best with a power of two (2, 4, 8, 16, or 32). If your count lands in between, Polltab fills the empty spots with byes so the bracket stays balanced.
Can I add team flags or crests?
Yes. Each team can be plain text, an image, or both, so you can drop in flags or crests to make the bracket easy to read at a glance.
Is the World Cup bracket maker free?
Yes, Polltab is completely free. There is no sign up to create a bracket and no limit on how many you can run.
What happens if a matchup ends in a tie?
If two teams finish a round with the same number of votes, Polltab breaks the tie with a random coin flip and the winner advances. See how bracket polls work for the full details on rounds and tie breakers.
Start Your World Cup Bracket
Want a standard poll instead? Make a poll on the homepage.