World Cup Final: Spain vs Argentina Fantasy Picks
8 goals — joint top scorer of the entire tournament. Captains Argentina in the Final, takes the set-pieces and penalties, and creates a chance from nothing every game. The 2× armband on Messi in a World Cup Final is the pick of the round.
Man of the match in the semi-final — Yamal tore France apart and won the penalty that broke the tie. At 18 he's Spain's most dangerous attacker and the boldest captain alternative to Messi in the Final.
Started in central midfield and got on the scoresheet in Argentina's semi-final win over England — arrives late into the box and dictates tempo from deep. A lower-owned differential in a star-studded XI.
Scored Spain's opening penalty in the semi and takes every set-piece — dependable returns at a value price. The ideal partner to a premium captain in your Final XI.
The best penalty-stopping keeper in world football — and a World Cup Final is the likeliest match of all to go to a shootout. A saved penalty is +5; Emi can outscore your entire outfield in one night.
Started every Spain knockout match and links attack from midfield with a genuine goal threat of his own. A steady floor pick if you want Spain coverage beyond Yamal and Oyarzabal.
3rd-Place Play-off: France vs England Fantasy Picks
8 goals in the tournament and desperate to end on a high after the semi-final defeat. France's captain and talisman — the standout forward and top captain option in the bronze-medal match.
6 goals and England's penalty taker — the safest captain floor in the third-place play-off and still the most clinical finisher in the squad.
Scored in the quarter-final and arrives late into the box — England's highest ceiling at midfield value, wins penalties and heads home crosses.
Direct, creative and on set-pieces — France's best value creator with a France side chasing goals in an open third-place game.
Scored England's goal in the semi-final against Argentina — in form, direct off the left, and meaningfully cheaper than the premiums. A smart differential.
Explosive off either flank and a constant threat in transition. A lower-owned differential if you want France attacking returns without paying the Mbappé premium.
Full knockout schedule, live scores, and open fantasy fixtures.
Captaincy in the Final
The armband decides your league on Final night. Lionel Messi is the pick — 8 goals, joint top scorer of the tournament, and he takes every set-piece and penalty for Argentina. Lamine Yamal is the boldest alternative after a man-of-the-match semi-final. Back a confirmed starter with a proven ceiling — the 2× multiplier on a Final goal is the whole game.
Goalkeepers Win Finals
A World Cup Final is the single likeliest match to reach a penalty shootout — and that makes your goalkeeper pick huge. Emiliano 'Emi' Martínez (Argentina) is renowned as the best penalty-stopping keeper in world football; a saved penalty is worth +5, so in a shootout he can outscore every outfielder in your XI. Unai Simón (Spain) is the value counter-pick with genuine clean-sheet upside.
Differentials to Win Your League
To beat rivals who all captain Messi, you need one player they don't have. Best value this round: Mikel Oyarzabal (Spain — scored the SF penalty, takes set-pieces, great price), Enzo Fernández (Argentina — on the scoresheet in the semi and involved in everything through midfield), and Anthony Gordon (England, 3rd-place game — scored against Argentina in the SF and cheaper than the premiums).
Free to play — pick 11 players, set your captain, beat your friends on Final night.