With the 2026 FIFA World Cup fast approaching, daily fantasy soccer is making its long-awaited return to Draftstars — giving football fans the perfect chance to put their knowledge to the test on the world’s biggest stage.
After a short hiatus, Draftstars Daily Fantasy Soccer is back just in time for a tournament packed with elite talent, blockbuster matchups and around-the-clock action. From superstar forwards to breakout midfielders and defensive walls between the posts, every World Cup fixture presents fresh opportunities to build winning fantasy line-ups and compete for cash prizes.
To improve the overall fantasy experience ahead of the tournament, Draftstars has also introduced a handful of scoring updates designed to create a fairer and more consistent contest environment.
Goalkeepers will no longer receive points for penalty saves, while penalty misses and penalties conceded have been removed from outfield player scoring. Standard goalkeeper saves and all other core scoring categories remain unchanged.
The tweaks are aimed at reducing the impact of rare, high-variance moments and placing more emphasis on sustained performance across the full 90 minutes — rewarding smart drafting and deeper football knowledge.
Importantly, the core Draftstars experience remains exactly what fantasy sports fans love: building squads, chasing huge scores and competing against other players for real cash prizes across a range of contest formats.
And this World Cup comeback is only the start. Draftstars has flagged plans to expand its Daily Fantasy Soccer offering into more major global competitions in the months ahead, with additional leagues and cup tournaments expected to be added following the European season finale.
Whether you’re a long-time fantasy sports player or trying daily fantasy soccer for the first time, the upcoming World Cup shapes as the perfect entry point. With wall-to-wall football and massive contests expected throughout the tournament, fantasy managers will have plenty of chances to climb the leaderboards and cash in.
Keep an eye on the Draftstars lobby as contests begin to roll out ahead of the World Cup kickoff.
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