Who should I captain in the World Cup 2026 Final?
World Cup Fantasy — Final captain pick
Live pool — refreshes hourly. The matchup column populates once the Final lineup is set.
| RANK | NATION | CAPTAIN PICK | FIFA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | Lucas Digne | #1 |
| 2 | Spain | David Raya | #2 |
FAQ · Final captain
Who should I captain in the World Cup 2026 Final?
Pre-bracket the candidates centre on the two highest-ranked surviving nations. The Final is at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ on 19 July. The Onside AI captain pick weights toward the favoured side and is published with a one-line verdict.
When is the World Cup 2026 Final?
The Final kicks off Sunday 19 July at 19:00 UTC at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ. Full schedule on /world-cup-2026/knockout.
How does Onside pick its Final captain?
Onside AI ranks every armband candidate from the two finalist nations using its per-fixture projection. The pick comes with a one-line verdict and is auto-graded post-match on /model-record. The detailed methodology is proprietary.
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