World Cup Fantasy 2026: Predicted Points, Best Picks & Optimal Team
FIFA World Cup Fantasy 2026 is here — pick a 15-player squad, captain a star for double points, and climb the global rankings across the group stage and knockouts of the 48-team tournament in the USA, Canada and Mexico. TheFantasyTool gives you the data edge: model-predicted points (pP) for every player, an optimal-team calculator, predicted line-ups and fixture difficulty ratings — all in one place.
Whether you are setting your initial team before the 11 June kick-off or planning transfers between rounds, our tools turn the official scoring rules — goals, assists, clean sheets, penalties won and the under-5%-owned scouting bonus — into clear, comparable expected-points numbers so you always know the best pick.
Your World Cup Fantasy toolkit
Everything you need to dominate your World Cup Fantasy mini-leagues, powered by the same prediction model that runs our FPL and Champions League tools.
- Best players ranked by predicted points (pP) for every matchday
- Optimal team calculator — the highest-scoring legal squad within budget
- Predicted line-ups for all 48 nations to avoid benching points
- Fixture difficulty ratings from live match odds
- A team planner to model transfers before you commit them
How World Cup Fantasy scoring works
Squad of 15 (2 GK, 5 DEF, 5 MID, 3 FWD) on a $100m budget that rises to $105m from the Round of 32. Captains score double and can be switched during a live round. Beyond goals and assists, players earn points for winning penalties, tackles, chances created and shots on target — and a scouting bonus when an under-5%-owned player returns 4+ points, which makes smart differentials especially valuable.
Frequently asked questions
When does World Cup Fantasy 2026 start?
The tournament kicks off on 11 June 2026. You can make unlimited changes to your squad until the first match, so set your team early and refine it with our predicted points right up to the deadline.
How do I pick the best World Cup Fantasy team?
Use predicted points (pP) to rank players, anchor your squad with premium attackers from the strongest sides, stack cheap defenders from teams with the best clean-sheet odds, and use our optimal team calculator to maximise points within budget.
Who should I captain in World Cup Fantasy?
Captain the player with the highest predicted points for the round — usually a premium forward with a favourable fixture. Our player picks page ranks captain options by xP every matchday.
What is the scouting bonus?
If a player owned by fewer than 5% of managers scores more than four points in a match, you earn a bonus. This rewards well-chosen differentials, which our low-ownership, high-xP picks help you find.