FIFA World Cup Fantasy managers prepare for knockout Round of 32
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 11:16 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
The FIFA World Cup transitions to the knockout Round of 32 following the conclusion of the group stage. Teams are eliminated with a single loss, significantly affecting fantasy managers who now have unlimited transfers before the round begins. Fantasy picks are crucial as eliminated teams will take their players out of the tournament. Key teams like France, Brazil, and Argentina have shown strong performances, while new chips introduced in the fantasy game will help managers bolster their squads. With exciting matchups ahead, selecting the right players could shape the rankings in this critical phase of the tournament.
- •First knockout round features 48 teams, every match is do-or-die.
- •Unlimited transfers available for fantasy managers before Round of 32.
- •New chips include Clean Sheet Shield and Qualification Booster.
- •Argentina's Lionel Messi leads the Golden Boot race with six goals.
- •France faces Sweden; Brazil takes on Japan in key matches.
- 11:16 AMYahoo Sports — FIFA World Cup Fantasy: Best Team for the Round of 32
- 11:07 AMYahoo Sports — FIFA World Cup Fantasy: Best captain picks for Matchday 4 (Round of 32)
"The group stage is in the books, and World Cup Fantasy enters its most unforgiving phase. One bad captaincy decision can end weeks of careful planning, while the right armband can send managers soaring up the rankings. Fortunately, several premium stars head into the Round of 32 in outstanding form, with favorable fixtures and the […]
"The 48-team group stage is over, and now the World Cup gets even more exciting. For the first time, the tournament moves into a Round of 32, where every match is a knockout. Lose once, and you’re out. That changes everything for fantasy managers, too. You have unlimited transfers before this round starts, giving you […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 11:16 AMFIFA World Cup Fantasy: Best Team for the Round of 32
The 48-team group stage is over, and now the World Cup gets even more exciting. For the first time, the tournament moves into a Round of 32, where every match is a knockout. Lose once, and you’re out. That changes everything for fantasy managers, too. You have unlimited transfers before this round starts, giving you […]
- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 11:07 AMFIFA World Cup Fantasy: Best captain picks for Matchday 4 (Round of 32)
The group stage is in the books, and World Cup Fantasy enters its most unforgiving phase. One bad captaincy decision can end weeks of careful planning, while the right armband can send managers soaring up the rankings. Fortunately, several premium stars head into the Round of 32 in outstanding form, with favorable fixtures and the […]
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