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Fantasy managers select key differential picks for World Cup quarter-finals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 7:23 PM

Last updated Jul 8, 2026

Fantasy managers select key differential picks for World Cup quarter-finals

Summary

The knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached the quarter-finals, with managers focused on making strategic differential picks to gain an edge. Players like Désiré Doué from France, who is owned by less than 4% of managers, and Brahim Díaz from Morocco, garnering attention due to a dual-assist performance, are highlighted as top picks. Mikel Merino of Spain stands out after scoring a late winner against Portugal, while Charles De Ketelaere and Romelu Lukaku from Belgium are noted for their offensive contributions. Bukayo Saka from England also emerges as a potential scoring source against Norway. The deadline for finalizing fantasy rosters approaches.

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Latest Updates

•Quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup are ongoing.
•Désiré Doué's ownership is below 4%, boosting his differential appeal.
•Mikel Merino scored a crucial goal against Portugal in the last round.
•Romelu Lukaku has three goals in the tournament, commanding attention.
•Fantasy managers face a deadline to finalize their choices.

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7:23 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup Fantasy: Best Quarter-final Differential Picks

What they're saying

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The knockout phase of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached the final eight, meaning the margin for error has completely vanished. At this stage of the competition, millions of managers default to identical templates, making high-quality Quarter-finals Differential Picks absolute gold. The unique scoring matrix of the game – which awards points for tackles, […]
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