8-0 — World Cup Draft Game
Can you build the perfect World Cup XI from history?
Spin through 10 World Cups, draft legendary players one at a time, set your formation, then simulate eight matches to glory.
A fully interactive World Cup draft game built entirely within this Next.js portfolio. Pick a formation from seven options, then spin a wheel to land on a random nation and World Cup year — draft one player from that squad and spin again until your XI is complete. The simulation engine runs eight matches (group stage through the Final) with ratings, chemistry bonuses, and weighted randomness. A perfect run — eight wins and zero losses — earns a spot on the persistent leaderboard. The player database covers over 6,400 players across 73 nations and 10 World Cups. Two modes are available: Classic (ratings visible) and World Cup IQ (ratings hidden — trust your knowledge).