Predicting the Fantasy Manager Bracket for 2026 Season

The 2026 World Cup will be held in Canada, Mexico and the United States from June 18 to July 2. The tournament will feature teams from all six continental confederations, with each team playing three group stage matches, followed by a knockout round. This means that there will be 16 teams competing in the group stage, with only four advancing to the knockout rounds.

As we look ahead to the 2026 World Cup, it's important to consider the potential fantasy manager bracket. Here's how I predict it will play out:

Group A: Argentina, France, Germany, Spain

This group is likely to produce some high-scoring matches as Argentina, France, Germany and Spain have a strong history of producing attacking players. Argentina has a star-studded lineup led by Lionel Messi, while France boasts Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann. Germany has a solid squad led by Thomas Muller, while Spain has a talented midfield featuring Sergio Busquets, Frenkie de Jong and Andrés Iniesta.

Group B: Brazil, Belgium, England, Switzerland

This group is expected to be one of the most competitive in the tournament, with all four teams boasting top-class talent. Brazil has a formidable attack led by Neymar, while Belgium has a balanced squad led by Kevin De Bruyne and Eden Hazard. England has a potent attack led by Harry Kane, while Switzerland has a solid defense led by Granit Xhaka.

Group C: Portugal, Croatia, Japan, Morocco

Portugal is expected to dominate this group, thanks to its talented forward line led by Cristiano Ronaldo. Croatia has a strong defense led by Luka Modrić, while Japan has a promising young squad led by Takumi Minamino. Morocco has a solid defense led by Youssef En-Nesyri, while Costa Rica has a talented attack led by Christian Pulisic.

Group D: Italy, Denmark, Iran, Australia

Italy is expected to win this group, thanks to its strong defense and solid attack. Denmark has a strong defense led by Kasper Schmeichel, while Iran has a talented attack led by Mehdi Taremi. Australia has a solid defense led by Tom Rogic, while Senegal has a talented attack led by Sadio Mané.

Overall, this is shaping up to be an exciting World Cup with many potential fantasy managers to choose from. With so many talented players on display, it's sure to be a memorable tournament.