FAQ

What is FootballDream?

FootballDream is a free FIFA World Cup 2026 fantasy football and predictions platform. Build a Fantasy XI, draft real players or whole nations, predict match results, compare players, and take live football quizzes — all in the browser, no download required.

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Is FootballDream free to play?

Yes. Every game on FootballDream — Fantasy XI, Player Draft, Team Draft, Match Predictor and the Quiz — is completely free. There is no entry fee, no subscription, and nothing to buy.

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Do I need to download an app to play FootballDream?

No. FootballDream runs entirely in your web browser on desktop or mobile — there is no app to download from any app store.

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Is fantasy football legal?

Yes. Free-to-play fantasy football with no entry fee and no cash prizes — which is how FootballDream works — is legal essentially everywhere, since no money changes hands.

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How do I create a FootballDream account?

Click Sign In on any page and register with your email — it takes under a minute and unlocks Fantasy XI, Predictor, Draft, Quiz, Groups and the leaderboard, all for free.

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Which competitions can I play on FootballDream?

FootballDream is built around the FIFA World Cup 2026, and also covers league football like the Chinese Super League — with more competitions added over time.

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What is Fantasy XI on FootballDream?

Fantasy XI is FootballDream’s salary-cap fantasy game: pick 11 players for a single match within a 100-credit budget, name a captain and vice-captain, and score points from their real match stats.

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How does Fantasy XI scoring work?

Points come from real match stats: goals (4–10 pts depending on position), assists (+3), clean sheets (+4 for GK/DEF, +1 for MID), saves (+1 per 3), and deductions for cards, own goals and goals conceded.

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What is the budget limit in Fantasy XI?

Every Fantasy XI squad has a 100-credit budget to sign 11 players. Star names like Mbappé or Messi cost the most, so you’ll need to balance a few premium picks against cheaper squad players.

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What is captain and vice-captain in Fantasy XI?

Your captain’s points are doubled (2×) and your vice-captain’s points are multiplied by 1.5× — so pick the player you’re most confident will have a big game.

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Can I change my Fantasy XI team after it’s locked?

No. Your Fantasy XI locks the moment the match kicks off — you can freely edit your squad, budget and captain choices any time before then.

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How many players can I pick from the same team in Fantasy XI?

You can pick a maximum of 8 players from any single national team in your Fantasy XI of 11.

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What is a snake draft and how does it work?

In a snake draft, managers pick players in order (1, 2, 3…) and then the order reverses each round (…3, 2, 1), so no single manager always picks first or last.

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What’s the difference between Player Draft and Team Draft?

Player Draft is a snake draft of individual World Cup players who score from their real match stats. Team Draft is a snake draft of whole national teams that score purely from wins, draws and losses.

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How many people can join a FootballDream draft?

A single draft room supports between 2 and 8 managers.

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Can I draft privately with friends?

Yes — create a private draft room and share the invite code with friends. Only people with the code can join.

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What happens if I miss my turn in a live draft?

If you’re not available when it’s your turn, the draft clock will move on — so join the room a few minutes before your league’s scheduled start time.

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What is the FootballDream Match Predictor?

The Match Predictor is a free prediction game where you forecast each World Cup 2026 match’s result, exact score and an anytime goalscorer before kickoff, and earn points as results come in.

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How does Match Predictor scoring work?

Correct result: +100 (−100 if wrong). Exact score: +300. Correct goal difference (right winner, wrong score): +100. Correct anytime goalscorer: +100 per player. Power Play doubles result points on one match.

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What is Power Play in the Match Predictor?

Power Play doubles your result points — win or lose — on one match of your choice per round. Correct becomes +200, wrong becomes −200.

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Can I edit my prediction after I submit it?

Yes, as many times as you like, right up until the match kicks off. Once kickoff happens, your prediction locks and can’t be changed.

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How do I predict the goalscorer in Match Predictor?

When you submit a prediction, pick up to 3 players you think will score at any point in the match — you earn +100 for each one who actually scores.

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What is the FootballDream football quiz?

A free football trivia game covering World Cup 2026, club football, legendary players, stadiums, transfers and more — playable solo or live against friends.

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Is the FootballDream quiz multiplayer?

Yes — create a live quiz room, share the code with friends, and everyone answers the same questions in real time. You can also play solo.

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How is the FootballDream quiz scored?

Each question is timed — answer correctly and quickly to earn the maximum points. Solo play tracks your personal score; multiplayer rooms rank everyone live.

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What topics does the football quiz cover?

World Cup 2026, the UEFA Champions League, the Premier League, legendary players, famous stadiums, transfer records, international football, and general football trivia.

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What is the Player Compare tool?

A free head-to-head tool that puts any two World Cup 2026 players’ stats side by side — World Cup goals, international caps, club season form, assists and ratings.

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How do I compare two players on FootballDream?

Go to the Compare page, search for the two players you want, and their stats load side by side instantly. Every comparison has its own shareable URL.

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What stats are shown on a player profile?

Each player profile shows World Cup 2026 stats, career international appearances and goals, club-season form, and fantasy relevance for Fantasy XI and Draft.

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How often are player stats updated on FootballDream?

Player and World Cup career stats update automatically as matches are played — typically within minutes of a fixture finishing, with no manual work required.

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How do I create a private group on FootballDream?

Go to Groups, create a new group, and share the group’s code or link with friends — only people with it can join your private league.

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How does the FootballDream leaderboard work?

Points from correct predictions (result, score, goalscorer) and Draft squad performance feed a Global leaderboard, with separate Predictor and Draft tabs to filter by game mode.

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Can I invite friends to my group?

Yes — every group has an invite link or code you can share with as many friends as you want.

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When does World Cup 2026 start?

FIFA World Cup 2026 runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, hosted across 16 venues in the USA, Canada and Mexico.

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How many teams are in World Cup 2026?

48 national teams compete at FIFA World Cup 2026 — up from 32 at every previous tournament.

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How does World Cup knockout-stage scoring work on FootballDream?

Fantasy XI, Draft and Predictor score every knockout match the same as the group stage from real match stats; the Predictor also awards +100 for correctly picking which team qualifies.

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