Fantasy Football World Cup 2026
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Right then, you’ve had your break….
The World Cup officially begins on Thursday June 11th. With 48 teams, 3 host countries and spanning 4 different time zones with 13 different kick-off times this could be messy. But let’s give it a try………
Official 247 Regulars League
FF247 Regs League
Goal Machine has kindly set a league up for us all which you can join by clicking HERE
Or the code for manual input is – 67NQFVJ0
The Rules – in short
It looks very much like Champions League rules, in a roundabout way. The main takeaways are essentially;
- $100m budget
- Squad of 15
- 3 separate matchdays for the group stages
- Separate matchdays for each round thereafter
- You can switch players in from your bench during each matchday
- Likewise you can switch your Captain to your hearts content
- Deadlines are kick-off times – good luck with that one!
- There are a myriad of ‘Boosters’ to use
Basically you can find all the rules HERE
To get started you can login and pick your team by clicking this link
Fixtures
There are a lot, obviously. Too many to post up sensibly so instead you will have to settle for the groups:
Credit – AFP
Simple, yeah?! Any probs just shout below as usual.
Terminators
I plan to swap Haaland out for Kane for GW2.
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bees393
Looks good! Only one I would move out would be Reijnders. Don’t see the Dutch doing much. Xhaka more likely to get you points I think mate.
chelseachick_uk
Hey all!
I’ve joined all the leagues.
Thanks Init for the article.
So … what we saying about my first draft?
Thinking I might need an Argie Bargie?
GL everyone.
CC
P.S. I got Morocco in my work sweepstake — half a chance of a place maybe LOL.
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IvanTheTerrible
Interesting differentials CC. Staying away from the template could be the right thing
chelseachick_uk
Ah thanks!
He who dares, right?
CC
inittowinit
I have 8 of your starting 11! So yeah with you on that.
chelseachick_uk
OK, great. That’s given me some confidence .
Still a bit of time to tinker!
Terminators
Going to go with this, I have sacrificed a good defender to get a better midfielder and I will just sub out the player with the lowest score each game and the same with the captain, just going to put that on the midfielder or forward that plays first and then if they do nothing switch it to the next one and so on.
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IvanTheTerrible
T, if you have Rangel, you might as well stick the armband on him for tomorrow. You never know, could get a CS and a saved penalty.
Reg83
Yes. I don’t have anyone in my team playing till game 7. Will be a long wait.
Terminators
Yeah good shout.
bees393
Check to make sure it is Rangel starting…just in case.
Nice team!
IvanTheTerrible
Another day and another draft. Think might stick with this….
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bees393
Looks good Ivan! If you have .2 more Xhaka could be a good pick. Not sure Baena will start. Olmo may be playing in his role.
IvanTheTerrible
Thanks Bees, staying with Baena, he is predicted to start on all sites. These are two of the most credible ones
https://bulinews.com/fixture/742707/predicted-lineups/spain-cape-verde
https://www.rotowire.com/soccer/lineups.php?league=WOC
Reg83
An interesting observation.. mexico vs south africa was also the opening game in 2010 world cup. Still remember that game which ended 1-1.
bees393
Is your team ready to go Reg?
Reg83
Yes. Think i ll stick. Would like to get ryerson of Norway but cant find place for him. I also have 1m itb. Will probably wc in md3 and play 12th man in md2
bees393
All set.
Next round Kane in for Havertz and Raphina in for Wirtz.
Hopefully Gunn can get me some points vs Haiti. Galindez/Ordonez good defense.
Only enabling weak link (I hope!) Veboah.
Appreciate your comments and suggestions.
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