The 2018 version of the game has yet to be launched, but with squads set to be finalised at the start of June, we shouldn't have too long to wait. Other World Cup fantasy football games A number of newspapers have run World Cup fantasy football games over the years and that is likely to continue in 2018.
The Sun runs a fantasy football game called ' and others may offer similar options to their readership in the run up to the tournament. Best World Cup fantasy football goalkeepers The most effective and valuable goalkeepers in fantasy football terms are those who are likely to keep clean sheets.
That not only means that the 'keepers themselves must be talented shot-stoppers, but their defences must be reliable too. Unlike the Premier League though, the World Cup is a knock-out tournament and gamers will be wise to choose players that are likely to reach the latter stages of the competition, thus increasing their chances of collecting points. David de Gea (Spain) Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has really come of age for both the Red Devils and Spain over the course of the past few years. Having spent a number of years in the shadow of Iker Casillas, the 27-year-old is now firmly established as La Roja's number one and will be expected play a key role for his country in Russia. Spain conceded just three goals in qualification, which was the joint best record in the UEFA section, and De Gea was central to that. Hugo Lloris (France) France captain Hugo Lloris should surpass the 100-cap mark at this summer's World Cup and his importance to Les Bleus cannot be understated. A vastly experienced and confident netminder, Lloris is set to marshall a defence comprised of Raphael Varane and Samuel Umtiti and they will be hoping to mount a challenge for the trophy. It will be the Tottenham shot-stopper's third World Cup as France's number one and he will be hoping it will be a case of 'third time lucky' after crashing out at the group stage in 2010 and losing to eventual champions Germany in the quarter-finals in 2014.
Alisson (Brazil) Brazil are traditionally known for their attacking talent and, with Neymar, Philippe Coutinho and Gabriel Jesus in their ranks, they bring an abundance of that to Russia. However, some of their best players in recent years have undoubtedly been at the other end of the field and Alisson is the man favoured by Tite to keep goal. The Brazilians topped the CONMEBOL qualification group with ease and not only did they score the most, they also conceded the least. As they eye a record sixth world title, Alisson is the kind of player that can rack up plenty of points. Manuel Neuer (Germany) Despite missing the majority of the season through injury Manuel Neuer has been named in the Germany squad and his quality is such that he should take his place between the posts come June ahead of Barcelona's Marc-Andre ter Stegen. The 32-year-old, who won the Golden Glove at the 2014 World Cup, is known as a 'sweeper-keeper' due to his tendency to play far off his line, but he boasts tremendous athleticism and is capable of making crucial interventions when required.
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