World Cup fantasy football squads are gradually getting built across the planet as football fans gear up for a feast of football in North America this month.
Set to begin on June 11, the world’s most prestigious tournament is back, and will take place three host countries - the United States, Mexico and Canada. The biggest tournament in it’s history, 48 nations will to compete for the ultimate prize.
Have you started picking your fantasy team and are finding it challenging to narrow down where to spend big, where to save, and who the biggest bargains are? Who should be your starting goalkeeper, and who stood play the role of understudy?
Luckily for you, there’s no need to panic over your team selection, as we’ve put together a list of the must pick goalkeepers - and some budget options - ahead of the group stage beginning.
Here are 6 of the best goalkeepers that will fit every World Cup 2026 Fantasy Football budget this summer:
5. Sergio Rochet - Uruguay - 4.1m
Need a bargain option between the sticks? Few offers better value than Rochet in the group stages. A nailed-on starter, Uruguay are heavy favourites in their group openers against Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde. At just 4.1million, Rochet could bag you some nice early clean sheet points. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
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6. Emi Martinez - Argentina - 5m
The Aston Villa goalkeeper heads into the tournament on the back of yet another trophy win, lifting the Europa League last month. One of the best in his position, Martinez was pivotal when Argentina lifted the World Cup in Qatar four years ago. He kept 11 clean sheets in 18 CONMEBOL qualifiers and conceded the fewest shots on target (38). Not the cheapest option, but a safe and reliable choice between the sticks. | Getty Images