"Is it really free? What's the catch?" That's the question everyone asks. The answer: Bolão de Futebol 2026 is genuinely free, and the paid version (PRO) is just for those who want the full experience. Here's what changes — no fine print.
What you get for free (forever)
The free version isn't a "sample." You can enjoy the entire World Cup without paying a thing:
- Predict all 104 matches of the tournament, with edits allowed right up to kickoff;
- Live scores during matches;
- Participate in all 4 competitions within the group (General Ranking, Internal Cup, Team Battles, and Bonus Questions);
- Nudge anyone who hasn't submitted a prediction yet (4 types of nudges);
- See who has already predicted in the group;
- Invite everyone with the COPA-XXXX code (opens directly in the app);
- And best of all: no ads.
What PRO adds
PRO is for those who want to go further and follow everything in detail:
- Live rankings — standings that update during matches, not just at the end;
- Detailed statistics and a points breakdown (showing exactly where each point came from);
- Ranking simulator — "what if this result happens, where do I end up?";
- Full Bonus Questions leaderboard — on the free plan you only see 1st place; with PRO, you see the entire table;
- Extra rankings by day and by team.
(Important: on the free plan, everyone answers all Bonus Questions — PRO only unlocks the full view of the questions leaderboard.)
How much it costs and how it works
PRO is purchased inside the app:
- R$ 7.90 per slot, in packages of 5 to 50 slots;
- or R$ 18.90 individual.
The buyer is the group owner, who then unlocks PRO for the members — so one organizer can upgrade the entire World Cup pool at once.
Is it worth it?
To have fun with friends, enjoy the matches, and compete across all 4 competitions, the free plan handles it just fine. PRO makes sense for the more competitive types who want live rankings and love digging into stats. Start for free — if you want more, you can always upgrade later.
See how to create your World Cup pool, learn about the smart scoring system, or check out how the app compares to others.