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Mexico appear to have been overlooked for another World Cup Fantasy match despite upsetting holders Germany in their opening fixture.

No player in their squad has more than 8.5 percent ownership ahead of an appealing fixture against South Korea.

Their most popular asset is goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa (£5.0m) who was forced into nine saves against Germany and is expected to add a second clean sheet today.

South Korea had zero shots on target in their Gameround 1 meeting with Sweden and just five efforts on goal in total.

Despite that, no defender in Mexico’s squad has more than the 1.6 percent ownership of Hector Ayala (£5.0m).

Miguel Layun (£5.5m), who provided three assists in qualifying, has been discussed as a decent budget option for Mexico’s two remaining fixtures but sits in just 3.2 percent of squads.

Meanwhile, the two players who combined for Mexico’s winner against Germany in Hirving Lozano (£8.0m) and Javier Hernandez (£8.5m).

As for South Korea, the only interest in their squad is in their budget players, Substitute goalkeeper Kim Jin-hyeon (£4.0m) and Jung Seung-hyun (£4.0m) the only assets owned by over two percent. Neither of them were involved against Sweden.

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  1. Les Bleus
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    No players in this game. Time to watch the match like a football fan

    1. Fantastisk
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      No, you'll just be hoping for an og at each end and a card fest.

    2. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Was the same for me last match.Not a good experience

  2. Sánchez
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    First, time Mexico actually look like the could do something beyond last 16 in a long time

    1. noquarternt
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Yeah would love to see them go far.

  3. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    WC has been decent so far.

    The fantasy site could be better, but one thing I don't like is how you can't tell how well you are doing in a round. Would be good to see what the average score is to provide some context.

    1. willl
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      You can see your rank for the round, that's basically the same thing.

  4. Chandler Bing
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Come on Hirving! Assist some for my man Layun

  5. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    2 defenders and Latin.Come on mexico

    1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Layun

  6. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    What are u guys doing with cavani.He has annoyed me very much?

    1. Dragon Arcana
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Imagine how I feel, sold Hazard for him on my WC.

      Might ship for Lew

      1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Damn.I planned to get haz/kaku instead of messi and ship to messi for last match vs Nigeria as thought Croatia could be tricky but then thought it was over thinking and didn't do it

    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Selling.
      You?

      1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah.Mostly lewa or falcao.Need a 4th day captain.If Salah doesn't play then have to keep him and do salah to falcao

    3. We Will Klopp you
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Keeping begrudgingly as I also have Danilo

    4. Norman Conquest
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      might swap him for lewa if lewa improves this game otherwise i dont really know

  7. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Best Germany defender to bring in alongside Kimmich ?

    A Hector or
    B Boateng

    1. Dragon Arcana
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Hector

  8. noquarternt
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Who will get more points?

    2 Mex defenders v Kor, Swe

    2 Ger defenders v Swe, Kor

    2 Eng defenders v Pan, Bel

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      I an going for Germany

    2. We Will Klopp you
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      2 x Germany

    3. yakirh
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Mighty England

    4. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Germany

    5. _Make
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      England

  9. CROCosta
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Ok so after meunier bust today need captain for tomorrow:
    A) trippier
    B) james
    C) lewandowski

    Most of my league going for JRod, some got coutinho and lukaku already, what is best option? Was leading day1, not having too great day2

    1. We Will Klopp you
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      James

    2. yakirh
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Trippier

  10. yakirh
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Score prediction for Mexico vs. South Korea?

    1. Chandler Bing
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      2-0 Mexico

    2. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      2-0 Mexico hopefully.Would be happy with 1-0 tho

    3. We Will Klopp you
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      1-1

    4. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Desmond

    5. Red Dagger ✪
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      3-0

    6. Number One
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Should not underestimate the underdog.

  11. A-VB
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Hey I didn't overlook them.
    I have Ochoa and Layun lol!

  12. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    As an optimistic England fan, Belgium are going to rip us apart.

    1. Fantastisk
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      I believe this will happen too. So much sharper.

      1. Fantastisk
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Albeit a bit shabby at the back.

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Hopefully we sit deep and hit on the counter. KDB, Haz and Luka will punish you whatever you do though 😕

          Don't fancy Stones v Lukaku. Walker may be able to take Hazard.

    2. Waynoo
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      we will score against them

    3. Norman Conquest
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      better up front worse at the back could go either way

    4. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      It will be England's only loss of the World Cup though.

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Hopefully! 🙂

      2. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        That and a draw vs Panama (who will then beat Belgium 5-0), means they won’t qualify for group stage 😎

        1. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          😀

    5. CROCosta
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      2-1 belgium my prediction

      1. GREEN IS GOOD
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        2-2 and only coz Putin is in the VAR room. Again.

    6. yakirh
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Second place might be better, future fixtures wise

  13. Deulofail
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Looks like selling Lukaku for Mertens 1 minute before the R1 deadline was not as inspired as I'd hoped.

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Should have done it with more time to spare than that.

      1. Deulofail
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        For sure. It would have given me time to change my mind

          1. Deulofail
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 9 months ago

            I don't think you understand what that gif is about 😆

            1. Epic Fail
              • 15 Years
              7 years, 9 months ago

              I should of known you'd say this. 😉

              1. Mysterion
                • 8 Years
                7 years, 9 months ago

                Yeah I could of been more careful 🙂

                1. Deulofail
                  • 10 Years
                  7 years, 9 months ago

                  Congratulations, both 🙂

    2. CROCosta
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Lukaku, godin and cueva were basicaly my only fixed players from 1st to final draft. Biggest regret for now not taking granquist opting for trippier instead

  14. GREEN IS GOOD
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Will Lukaku be rested v England? Seems finishing 1st in the group might not be essential.

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Yes he will.

      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Source or ban?

        1. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          I pick the team.

          1. Jafooli
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 9 months ago

            Ex-Wigan manager, is that you?

            1. Epic Fail
              • 15 Years
              7 years, 9 months ago

              I didn't want to say anything but you forced my hand.

  15. The Tinkerman
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Do we know how price rises will work in the McDonalds game?

    Is there any benefit to owning a riser before the change? Can't find any clarification anywhere. They could easily just make a blanket 105 budget, but equally just add 5m to each players budget. Could make a huge difference if you own a bunch of players who rise in price.

    1. Chandler Bing
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      It will only change 0.1-0.3 per player. I'd hold onto a few risers but I don't see it largely affecting your teams post group stages.

      1. Chandler Bing
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        But it could hurt you if you have 12M exactly and wanted someone like a Ronaldo who will be 12.1 or 12.2

      2. The Tinkerman
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        I may WC now, if I can bring in 5-10 players that rise, I could have a budget 1m bigger than most for the rest of the game...

      3. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Is there a link to this?

        1. The Tinkerman
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          The rules provide no clarity. They suggest budget will be 105m for everyone. My interpretation is that owning risers now is no benefit.

          1. Epic Fail
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 9 months ago

            The rules are a pile of crap. We don't even know when the price rise will occur. Once round 3 gets underway and we all have free transfers we can maybe pile up on the players we think will rise in preparation for it.

            1. The Tinkerman
              • 10 Years
              7 years, 9 months ago

              True.

          1. Epic Fail
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 9 months ago

            Cheers. So we don't actually know, more an educated guess.

          2. The Tinkerman
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 9 months ago

            Thanks, best i've seen so far.

    2. Norman Conquest
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      usually they only change 0.1 either way you will also gain any price rises(and losses) on top of your 105 mill budget

      1. The Tinkerman
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        I dont think I played the McDonalds game before, so I have no context of how much they rise/fall and if you keep the value 🙂

        1. Norman Conquest
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          wasn't sure myself but i found a thread on here from the euros and we got to keep the increases so thinking the same applies here too

  16. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Forgot to move armband to Lukaku for second Round running.

    Can Yoshida match him?

    1. Red Dagger ✪
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      For sure he can.

    2. Chandler Bing
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      If I remember correctly, you asked the exact same questions last round.

      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Indeed I did 😛

        Keep forgetting it’s a ‘live’ game.....

  17. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Lukaku is one of the best strikers in the world when he's allowed to run in behind.

    He's a tad wasted playing deeper for United, as good as he was there last season.

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      If I was him I'd just play more forward for Man Utd anyway. What's Mourinho gonna do? Drop him?

      1. Fantastisk
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Yes. And worse.

        1. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Then he'll get a transfer to a better team.

          1. Fantastisk
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 9 months ago

            Luke Shaw says hi.

    2. Norman Conquest
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      still a decent return for united last season

  18. RUUD!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Why didn’t hector play against Mexico?

    1. The Tinkerman
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      flu I think

  19. Chandler Bing
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    So remove Lukaku or Cavani next round? Lukaku defo getting a price rise but I'm afraid he will get rested. On the other hand, Cavani is garbage.

    1. GREEN IS GOOD
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      I think we can make R3 changes up to 3pm on Monday which is when Uruguay play.

      So could be worth waiting til 2pm for teamsheets.

      1. Chandler Bing
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks, will keep this in mind. But I still think Cavani will do f all.

    2. rdamjan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Maybe he was subbed today for match against England?

      1. Chandler Bing
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        My app says he picked up a knock. I didn't watch the 2nd half so have no clue regarding it.

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Pundits said it was a minor knock.

          Will probably start v England.

          1. Chandler Bing
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 9 months ago

            Right. Would you keep him (against England) over Cavani (RUS) tho?

            1. GREEN IS GOOD
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 9 months ago

              I'd rather have Lukaku The problem is he could be rested. But if I see Cavani is definitely playing then I'd keep him just to get a player on the pitch.

            2. Piggs Boson
              • 14 Years
              7 years, 9 months ago

              I have no idea, sorry.

              Could I BE any less helpful?!

        2. The Tinkerman
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          He was limping a bit, but didn't look serious

  20. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Lozano worth a Telegraph transfer for next 2 games or save for week 3 games? Will leave 7 transfers for week 3

  21. travis45
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    mueller on penos for germany?

      1. travis45
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        this list has already proven to be incorrect

        1. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          That's because nobody knows for sure.

          1. travis45
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 9 months ago

            thats what u should have said in the first comment

            1. Epic Fail
              • 15 Years
              7 years, 9 months ago

              Unless the manager of the team gives you the answer surely it's common sense that nobody knows for definite.

              1. travis45
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 9 months ago

                im just kidding

                1. willl
                  • 10 Years
                  7 years, 9 months ago

                  good one

            2. Rainer
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 9 months ago

              😮

            3. willl
              • 10 Years
              7 years, 9 months ago

              lol stfu

    1. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Nobody knows for sure.

      1. travis45
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        that is what i thought. thanks!

    2. The Tinkerman
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Go and look at Germany's last 10-20 games and see who took them 😉

  22. Whats the Mata?
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Is there any news about Douglas Costa being injured? (Willian owner)

    1. ryacoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      "Douglas Costa ruled out of Brazil vs Serbia with a thigh issue. A lucky reprieve for Willian, probably"

      https://twitter.com/jacklang/status/1010533124273471488

  23. travis45
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    asked this yesterday but got vague responses, can we use bb and max cap in the same round? thanks

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      No

      1. Rainer
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Good answer, Epic. You pass this round!

        1. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          \o/\o/\o/\o/\o/\o/\o/

      2. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        😆

    2. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Yes, I think so...

    3. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Some people know for sure.

  24. ryacoo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Need a defender up to 6.5 to replace Danilo for R3.

    Already got Kimmich, Pique, Akanji and Varela.

    A) Ricardo Rodriguez (vs CRC)
    B) Marcelo (vs SRB)
    C) Someone else?

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      No doubt would go A

    2. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      A is cap option.Is on fks,corners,pens

      1. ryacoo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks, already got Cout for (C) on that day though.

  25. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Wang looking lively.....

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Looking dangerous getting in to tight holes.

    2. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Up and down the flanks like a mad man!

    3. Norman Conquest
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      getting into the box quite often

    4. Red Dagger ✪
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Spanking his balls too.

      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        😮 😆

    5. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Is that the number 11, Hwang Hee-chan?

      Can't see any Wangs out there.

      1. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        You were looking for Wangs?

      2. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        That’s the fella....

    6. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      You lot have filthy minds.....mine was a totally innocent comment.

      1. Rainer
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        No pulling out of this wang, Jafooli!

        1. Jafooli
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          😛

  26. noahzark22
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    NOAHZARK22 12 mins ago
    Wild Card gamble for GW3:

    Find cheap EGY (v. KSA), TUN (v. PAN), or SUI (v. CRC) defenders + Sabaly (4.0) to load up on offensive talent.

    Ronaldo, wants golden boot
    Costa, wants golden boot
    Salah, against KSA
    Mouninho, against IRN
    Modric vs ISL
    Coutinho vs Serbia
    Ozil vs Korea
    Meza vs NGA on bench

    Any other good matchups or teams that must score lots for the last game that I should look at?

    1. Scotty B
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Kagawa, Messi, Siggy?

      1. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        😮

      2. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Bloody hell

      3. CloudSky
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Now Ive seen it all.

        1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Now just need RR to follow suit and prove that I'm in an alternate reality

          1. Epic Fail
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 9 months ago

            I'm in shock.

      4. Prøfeßör …
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Nothing to see here - it's still a question.

      5. noquarternt
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        😀

  27. Differential C (Mark)
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Lozano blocks a shot, but is down on the ground

    1. Differential C (Mark)
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      No probelm all good

  28. Scotty B
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Of you could pick and 11 for round 3 who would it be?

    1. CloudSky
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      You first.

    2. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      LOL

      1. Rainer
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        I'd pick Coutinho!

    3. Norman Conquest
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      just copy no.1 ranked in the world

    4. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      This should be a hot topic.

    5. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      So your on a WC I take it

      1. Scotty B
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Yes

  29. Les Bleus
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Penalty to Mexico

  30. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    South Korea

    Won Nil Doon

    1. Red Dagger ✪
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Lu Sang

    2. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Lay Ying Dun

    3. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      :lol

      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        *:

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Wouldn't it be great if we could edit our comments... 😀
          (whilst they have zero replies)

          1. Jafooli
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 9 months ago

            This