# anycap-worldcup-predict

This skill turns a player name or a full squad into structured pre-match intel through AnyCap, then makes a for-fun winner and scoreline call.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 567 installs · ★ 45
- Author: anycap-ai
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/anycap-ai/anycap/tree/HEAD/skills/anycap-worldcup-predict/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-10-21
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/anycap-worldcup-predict

## What it does

The skill builds player profiles, stats, form and head-to-head records from AnyCap search and crawl. It narrows the search space before retrieving anything, so a single player takes one structured prompt while a whole roster runs as a loop aggregated into a table. Every profile is normalized to the same field set, which keeps single-player and batch results comparable.

You need the `anycap` CLI installed and authenticated (`anycap status` verifies it) plus `jq` for parsing JSON output. Grounding search costs 5 credits per call; general search and crawl cost 1 credit each. Fields that move around, like current club and shirt number, are treated as point-in-time and carry the retrieval date — worth knowing before you quote them anywhere.

For a matchup the skill runs the squad workflow for both teams, layers in tournament history and head-to-head, and presents squad quality, current form and historical context side by side. The prediction comes last and stays separate from the facts: it weighs FIFA ranking, form, head-to-head and key players, plus any dimensions you define, then labels the call with a confidence level and a mandatory disclaimer. It does not set betting odds or place wagers.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add anycap-ai/anycap --skill anycap-worldcup-predict -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/anycap-worldcup-predict/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/anycap-worldcup-predict/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add anycap-ai/anycap --skill anycap-worldcup-predict -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/anycap-worldcup-predict/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add anycap-ai/anycap --skill anycap-worldcup-predict -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/anycap-worldcup-predict/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install anycap-ai/anycap anycap-worldcup-predict
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/anycap-worldcup-predict/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add anycap-ai/anycap --skill anycap-worldcup-predict -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/anycap-ai/anycap --path skills/anycap-worldcup-predict
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/anycap-worldcup-predict/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add anycap-ai/anycap --skill anycap-worldcup-predict -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/anycap-ai/anycap/tree/HEAD/skills/anycap-worldcup-predict/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- pull a footballer's profile into structured JSON
- tell apart two players with the same name
- aggregate a full national squad into one table
- compare two teams on squad quality and current form
- add past World Cup and head-to-head context to a matchup

## Example prompts
- Give me Jude Bellingham's profile as JSON using the skill's schema
- Build a table of the England World Cup squad
- Size up Brazil vs Argentina and call a scoreline

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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---
name: anycap-worldcup-predict
description: "World Cup match prediction and pre-match intel for football (soccer) fans: predict who will win and a likely scoreline, backed by structured, verifiable evidence -- player profiles, squad dossiers, current form, head-to-head records, and past-tournament history -- using AnyCap web search and crawl. Weighs FIFA ranking, recent form, head-to-head, and key players, plus any user-defined dimensions (home advantage, injuries, rest, weather, vibes), then makes a clearly-labeled for-fun call with a confidence level and a mandatory disclaimer. Built on the 'search less, not faster' strategy: narrow the search space first, retrieve only what matters, then verify against authoritative sources. Use when a fan wants a World Cup match prediction, predicted score, or who-will-win call; wants a player's profile, bio, form, or stats; wants a full World Cup squad or national-team lineup table; wants to size up two teams before a match; or wants head-to-head and past World Cup context. Trigger on: World Cup prediction, predict the score, who will win, match prediction, predicted scoreline, World Cup, World Cup squad, national team lineup, pre-match analysis, matchup, player form, footballer stats, player profile, head-to-head, or scout a team."
metadata:
  version: 0.6.5
  website: https://anycap.ai
license: MIT
compatibility: Requires anycap CLI (authenticated). Works with any agent that supports shell commands.
---

# AnyCap World Cup Predict

> **Read this entire file before starting.** It defines a reliable workflow for turning a player name (or a whole squad) into structured, verifiable World Cup pre-match intel using AnyCap, then optionally calling a winner and scoreline for fun.

World Cup match prediction and pre-match intel for serious football fans. Turn player names and lineups into structured, verifiable profiles, stats, and matchup briefings so you can read a World Cup matchup before kickoff -- then, if you want, finish with a for-fun prediction (likely winner + scoreline + confidence). Built for World Cup squads and national-team lineups, and works for any footballer.

This skill is about **how to retrieve and verify player data**. For CLI command reference (flags, output, jq), read the `anycap-cli` skill and its `references/search.md` / `references/crawl.md`.
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