World Cup Last 16 Rate my Team / Live Match Chat
Welcome to World Cup Last 16 Live Match Chat. No more second chances, it’s do or die time. Penalties will be missed. Tears will be shed. Let’s just hope it’s German ones for once (lol, we wrote that before Wednesday, we left it in because it’s even funnier now!). From a fantasy perspective though there sort of is a 2nd chance as you can now make unlimited transfers right up until the deadline which is on Saturday at 3pm (GMT). Which is why we’ve jumped in early with a new article, we just wanted to make sure that everyone was aware. And give everyone a chance to post up that shiny new wildcard team. Just in time for Mito returning from holiday to destroy it in the comments!
After that you get 3 free transfers for the quarter-finals and then 5 for each for the semis and the final. Choose wisely then as you don’t really want to be hitting the next round with half of your team eliminated. We move onto a 2 game a day format now spread over 4 days. Or in other words that’s 4 bites at the captain cherry if you plan it correctly.
To recap then from a Fantasy perspective there are really just 4 things to be aware of right now –
1. It’s wildcard time all round.
Unlimited transfers up until KO on Saturday. That’s the main one.
2. You have a new budget of £105m, an increase of £5m from previously.
This is because, in theory, the ‘budget’ options have probably now exited stage left. This is not altogether strictly true just yet as there are a few bargains left but just be aware that the budget grip will tighten the further we progress through the rounds as some of these may indeed go home this round.
3. Price changes are in effect.
Sort of, we think… prices have increased on some players since the last round. Despite the rules stating this –
“Original player prices will remain the same until the group stage (Round 3). Upon completion of the group stage, player prices will change depending on performances”.
‘Upon completion of the group stages’… they already went up prior to that. And there’s no indication as to when that may happen again, or indeed when, or of course why. Basically then they’re making it up as they go along as usual.
4. Increase to 4 players per team as opposed to 3.
As it says on the tin.
THE GAMES IN FULL
Saturday June 30th
France vs Argentina (3PM)
Uruguay vs Portugal (7PM)
Sunday July 1st
Spain vs Russia (3PM)
Croatia vs Denmark (7pm)
Monday July 2nd
Brazil vs Mexico (3PM)
Belgium vs Japan (7PM)
Tuesday July 3rd
Sweden vs Switzerland (3PM)
Colombia vs England (7PM)
So that you have them to hand in one place here’s a reminder of the substitution rules, transfer allotment, wildcard and boosters. AKA the rules…
SUBSTITUTIONS
TRANSFERS
Keep track of all the action, the goals, the talking points, right here at FF247 Live Match Chat, an interactive chat which encourages you to keep involved and share your thoughts and emotions as the matches take place.
Good luck to most of you, but not all of you for this 3rd phase of fantasy World Cup!
Probably worth a glance this.
If I was Martinez, Vertonghen and Meunier will be benched in case needed after eventual Belgium progression. Assuming that Boyata will start. In the meantime, there are news that Lukaku has miraculously recovered from that “knee injury” 😆
I am staying with Boyata. Most likely he will start.
Hey guys,
Last minute jitters before the Round of 16.
Planning on using my BB.
Does the team look ok? Desperately trying to catch up in my mini league… Took all of 18 points in Rd 3.
Kindly let me know of any improvements I can make
P.S : Double Belgium defence bit too much?
FplDoc,
There seems to be some concern that Boyata misses out for Kompany, though I’m not convinced on that one personally.
Aside from that concern it looks good – just be aware that if results go as planned, Belgium face Brazil next and you’ll be left with 4 Belgians.
So should I stick with Meunier?
And probably change Boyata for a Croat?
I would yes
Thanks mate
Pleasure mate, hope it works out!
Is there a way of checking if your B.B. is active ???
Well Silvers, I went for the Max Cap and it shows activated. It won’t let me go back and can’t press on BB as two chips can’t be used at the same time. I suppose that is the only way to find out.
SIlvers, look underneath your team.
Hey Goldi. How are you doing girl?
Hey Ivan, not too bad. Would prefer it to cool down a little. I don’t do well in the heat at the best of times!
How are you?
I am alright thanks. Agree about the unusual hot weather, not very comfortable, especially in London. Got scared of that CO2 shortage, so at least my fridge is full of beer and ready for the games :smiling:
Looks good and activated cheers Goldi & Ivan good luck this round
Thanks S, the same to you.
I would go for Trippier. He looked good in previous games.
Grandqist or Tripper???
If it helps anyone with players to avoid, I’ve gone this.
Damn! I have Ronnie captain GP…
Looking at your team, you are starting with at least 4 players that will be eliminated come the quarters, is that because you plan to WC?
DMC
It is yeah.
Quintero or Claesson?
I’ve gone Quintero for what it’s worth. Then again I can’t say I’ve seen any Sweden games.
Cheers mate gone for Quintero!