World Cup 2026 fantasy football — FAQs

Everything you need to know about playing the HLA World Cup 2026 fantasy league.

What is the HLA World Cup 2026 Fantasy League?

A free fantasy football game for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Build a 15-player squad within a £100m budget and score points based on real match performances throughout the tournament.

When does the World Cup 2026 fantasy league start?

The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off on 11 June 2026. Create your team and join a league now ahead of the first gameweek deadline.

How do I play World Cup fantasy football?

Sign up for free, pick 15 players (11 starters + 4 bench) within a £100m budget with a max of 3 players per nation, then earn points from goals, assists, clean sheets and bonuses as the tournament plays out.

Is the HLA World Cup fantasy league free to play?

Yes — completely free, no betting. Compete against colleagues, rival firms and friends on the live leaderboard.

What are the prizes?

Two prizes are up for grabs. The top individual manager in the overall league wins 4 Hampden Hospitality tickets to Scotland v Switzerland (UEFA Nations League) on Tuesday 29 September 2026, kick-off 7:45pm. The winning law firm / company gets 48 Krispy Kreme doughnuts (24 assorted + 24 original glazed) delivered to the office.

How does the law firm / company prize work?

When you sign up you pick your law firm or company. Everyone from that organisation is grouped together automatically, and the firm with the best average score across its managers at the end of the tournament wins 48 Krispy Kreme doughnuts to share around the office.