Guide & Rules
Everything you need to know about the Ballinakill GAA World Cup Challenge.
How to enter
Pay €12 via Revolut to enter. Note your name & email address in the transaction. Revolut tag: @evan2509. Phone: 0831762627.
Once payment is confirmed by an admin, you will receive an email with an 8-character access code. Check spam if you dont receive an email.
Go to the registration page, enter your access code, and fill in your name, email, and a password.
Log in and make your predictions before each round deadline.
Entering on behalf of someone else
Want to enter the competition on behalf of family members or friends who don't have an account? Login to your account, add their name/s in the add entries section, and pay the €12 entrance fee via Revolut (@evan2509 - 0831762627). An admin will approve the entry. Once approved, you will receive an email notification, you can then switch to their entry and submit predictions for them.
Alternative payment methods
If you wish to enter by paying cash or using an alternative payment method, please call or WhatsApp us at 083 176 2627.
Scoring system
Points are awarded per match based on how close your prediction is to the actual 90-minute score.
The 25-point exact scoreline award stands alone. It does not stack with outcome or individual score points.
Normal time only (90 min + injury time)
All predictions and scoring are based on the score after 90 minutes of normal time (injury time included). Extra time and penalty shootouts do not count. If a match finishes 1 - 1 after 90 minutes but one team wins on penalties, the competition result is 1 - 1.
Worked example
Actual score: 2 - 1
Round multipliers
Every match gets more valuable as the tournament progresses. The further you go, the more each correct prediction is worth, so no one is out of it until the final whistle.
Prediction deadlines
The window to enter predictions locks automatically at the deadline. Each new round opens as soon as the previous one closes, so you can submit predictions for upcoming rounds straight away.
Tiebreakers
If two or more players finish level on points, tiebreakers apply in order:
Prize structure
Entry fee is €12 per person. The total prize pool is €1,000, split as follows: 1st place €600, 2nd place €300, 3rd place €100. Prizes will be paid within 14 days of the World Cup Final on 19 July 2026, via Revolut or bank transfer.