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World Cup Transfer Tips: The Big Numbers – Groups A-D

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After the all-too-swift turnaround between Gamerounds 1 and 2, Fantasy managers have some welcome breathing space before the third set of World Cup group fixtures get underway at 3pm on Monday.

With McDonald’s FIFA allowing unlimited transfers between the end of the group stage and the start of the knockout rounds, this is a great opportunity for Fantasy managers to take a one-match punt on players with a favourable fixture in Gameround 3.

We’ve scanned through Opta’s World Cup data for the 16 Group A-D fixtures contested so far to see how the underlying statistics could influence Fantasy managers’ transfers ahead of the Gameround 3 deadline. Fantasy Football Scout users can do the same in the Members’ area, which is updated after the completion of each match.

Those playing McDonald’s FIFA have, unsurprisingly, acquired the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Denis Cheryshev and Diego Costa in their droves ahead of the final round of group fixtures, while Lionel Messi‘s ownership dwindles by the hour.

READ NEXT: All our top World Cup Fantasy tips and stats from Groups E to H

READ NEXT: When to stick or twist on your World Cup Fantasy captain

READ NEXT: All our top World Cup Fantasy tips and stats from Groups E to H

READ NEXT: When to stick or twist on your World Cup Fantasy captain

McDonald’s FIFA World Cup Fantasy

Join our McDonald’s FIFA World Cup Fantasy league ‘FantasyFootballScout’ using the code: HEWJPVYR

Fantasy iTeam

Fantasy Football Scout is supporting Fantasy iTeam, a free World Cup game available on a number of mobile devices, including iPhone, iPad, iPodTouch and Android. We have an official Fantasy Football Scout League open to UK users only, with a £1000 of Amazon vouchers to give out, split between the top three performers. There’s also the small matter of £10k worth of prizes available in the main competitions: Overall World Championship and Manager of the Gameround.

Click here for details and here to sign up.

Our League name is Fantasy Football Scout and the pin is 1887.

Please note, users must be over 18 and based in the UK to join our league.

World Cup Data

We’re delighted to offer World Cup data as an early addition to our regular season offering to help those playing Fantasy games over the summer.

We’ve secured Opta data, not only for the tournament itself, which begins on June 14 but also from the Qualifying Rounds for Europe and South America and for international friendlies involving the participating nations. This includes all the matches played right up to the tournament kick-off.

Just to stress, this World Cup offering comes packaged with the regular Fantasy Football Scout membership.

Check out this new trailer previewing the World Cup content below…

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  1. Chandler Bing
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Lukaku (TUN) or Layun (Korea) as captain for today?

    Tunisia capable of parking against Belgium?

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    1. Lav
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Lukaku.

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    2. mikess
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Gotta be Lukaku. I'm a fellow Layun owner but I'm not expecting miracles

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  2. Lav
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Eriksen(c) or twist to Lukaku?

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    1. Chandler Bing
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      If you also have Kane, yes.

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    2. Cok3y5murf
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Stick.

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  3. Ojpsan1
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Jesus (C) Twist for Kimmich, Muller, Carrasco or Meunier??

    Have no others after that.

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    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Kimmich would be my choice.

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  4. white lightning
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Just saw where Shaqiri took his shirt off. Why do these puny little whimps actually think they've got a good body.

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    1. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      When I get excited I also suddenly have to whip my shirt off. Doesn't everyone?

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      1. Cok3y5murf
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        No

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        1. Eden Wizard
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          Unsurprising...when you get excited the only place you come is on FFS 🙄

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  5. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Meunier plays before kane yes?

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    1. Chandler Bing
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Correct

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  6. Stephenpala94
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    19 points behind first in a private comp in terms of forwards still lukaku and lewandowski to play not sure if I switch captain from Eriksen

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    1. Red Dagger ✪
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      I went Eriksen to Lukaku already. Live a little 😉

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    2. Cok3y5murf
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Stick.

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  7. booyahbear
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    I have coutinho as my captain and lukaku in my team . Should i stick to couts 14 pts or twist to lukaku ? I dont have an option on sunday. Thanks !

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    1. white lightning
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      I'm exactly the same as you mate but I'm going to stick with Coutinho. If Coutinho had of scored 6 points I would of twisted to Lukaku.

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      1. booyahbear
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        I think ill do the same , thanks

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  8. FAR EAST
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Current captain Cout with 14 pts.
    Should I twist to Kaku/Meunier/Kimmich??
    Backup plan: Lewa/JRod.

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    1. Erictheking96
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      I would switch to kaku with ok lewa backup

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  9. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Cap lukaku or Werner?

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    1. 32chickens
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Luka
      Flat track bully

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  10. Kiwivillan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    I have Kimmich and Hazard in Telegraph fantasy. Layun Mueller and Lukaku in leaving 14 trades left in group stages?

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  11. Arceus
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Why the supposedly weak teams suddenly become stronger than the supposedly strong teams?

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    1. Arceus
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Something they ate?

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  12. Daniello
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    WC and BB round 3. Any suggestions?

    Sommer - Elshenawy
    Kimmich - Rodriguez - Akanji - Mojica - Hegazy
    Cheryshev - Sassi - Coutinho - Mueller - Isco
    Mbappe - Costa - Jesus

    Available Budget: 0.5

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  13. Eden Wizard
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Gap closed to 13...I’m coming for you rival!!

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  14. #FPLBhuna
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Anyone else twisted from cout (c) ?

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  15. The Hindu Monkey
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    sorry if this had been asked before, not logged on for a while

    but is Salah actually going to play tomorrow?

    thanks

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