Fifa World Cup Fantasy 2026: final results and how our model did
Fifa World Cup Fantasy 2026 has finished. This page keeps the record: how the season ended, the players who decided it, and how well our model called it, alongside every guide and preview we wrote along the way.
Fifa World Cup Fantasy 2026 returns in 2030. When it does, this page becomes the live predicted-points tool again — the projections, the optimal team and the line-ups all come back with it.
Top scorers in Fifa World Cup Fantasy 2026
| # | Player | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kylian Mbappé | France | 90 |
| 2 | Lionel Messi | Argentina | 74 |
| 3 | Jude Bellingham | England | 65 |
| 4 | Ousmane Dembélé | France | 63 |
| 5 | Erling Haaland | Norway | 53 |
| 6 | Marc Cucurella | Spain | 52 |
| 7 | Aymeric Laporte | Spain | 50 |
| 8 | Harry Kane | England | 50 |
| 9 | Pedro Porro | Spain | 48 |
| 10 | Pau Cubarsi | Spain | 46 |
What the season told us
Our model projects predicted points (pP) for every player before every round, from expected goals, expected assists, projected minutes and clean-sheet probability. Once a season is over those projections can be held against what actually happened, which is the only honest way to judge a prediction tool. This one ran for 8 rounds.
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
Can I still use the Fifa World Cup Fantasy 2026 tools?
Fifa World Cup Fantasy 2026 returns in 2030. When it does, this page becomes the live predicted-points tool again — the projections, the optimal team and the line-ups all come back with it.
Where can I see how accurate the model was?
Our model performance page shows how predicted points tracked actual points, game by game and season by season, including for games that have finished.
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.