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Kevin De Bruyne and Harry Kane among World Cup Fantasy disappointments

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 9:25 PM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Kevin De Bruyne and Harry Kane among World Cup Fantasy disappointments

Summary

As the FIFA World Cup 2026 progresses, several high-profile fantasy players have underperformed, impacting managers' standings. Kevin De Bruyne of Belgium, despite scoring in a 5-1 win against New Zealand, has seen disappointing performances against Egypt and Iran. England's Harry Kane has struggled to find the net, particularly in a 0-0 draw against Ghana, where he failed to earn fantasy points for many managers. Uruguay’s Federico Valverde and Argentina's Lautaro Martínez are also noted as significant letdowns, with Valverde failing to influence midfield play and Martínez lacking in scoring despite Argentina's strong start. Fantasy managers hope for an improvement from these key players as the tournament continues.

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By the Numbers

•De Bruyne scores once after poor performances against Egypt and Iran.
•Kane fails to score in a key match against Ghana.
•Valverde struggles to impact games for Uruguay, earning just two points.
•Argentina's Lautaro Martínez not performing as expected despite team's success.

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Playing a short tournament like World Cup Fantasy is very different from a normal league season because there is no time to wait for players to find their form. Every game matters, and fantasy managers need their expensive players to deliver points straight away. If you spend a lot of money on popular stars who […]
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