World Cup Fantasy 2026

In this position, players gain an extra point for every three tackles

Follow the players close to the Scouting Bonus threshold in one place

More takeaways for World Cup Fantasy managers

The Swedes look defensively suspect but have a good Round 1 fixture

Recognisable names will look to shock France again and get through a tricky group

The co-hosts are Group A favourites and are on an eight-match unbeaten run

Deputy Editor Tom Freeman reveals his first draft for the World Cup Fantasy game

Plus, we put together a squad of 13 outfielders who are all on free-kick duty!

Six mid-price defenders on the radar - and others to consider

Mohamed Salah and co could be good picks from Round 2 onwards

A $3.6m defender is among the appealing names in the Czech squad

The official FIFA game encourages managers to source differentials