How BuildYour11 Works
Everything you need to know about gameweeks, fantasy scoring, predictions, transfers, chips, and rewards. Last updated: June 2026.
Fantasy Scoring
Points awarded for player performance in each match
| Action | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance (any minutes) | All | +1 |
| Goal scored | GK / DEF | +7 |
| Goal scored | MID | +6 |
| Goal scored | FWD | +5 |
| Assist | All | +3 |
| Clean sheet (60+ min) | GK / DEF | +5 |
| Clean sheet (60+ min) | MID | +1 |
| Penalty save | GK | +5 |
| Penalty miss | All | -2 |
| Conceding a penalty | All | -1 |
| Yellow card | All | -1 |
| Red card | All | -2 |
| Own goal | All | -2 |
| Each goal conceded (after 1st) | GK / DEF | -1 |
| Scouting bonus (<5% selected, 4+ pts) | All | +2 |
| Captain bonus (×2 pts) | All | Multiplier |
| Vice-captain (×2 if captain DNP) | All | Multiplier |
Prediction Scoring
Bonus points for correctly predicting match outcomes
| Correct Prediction | Points |
|---|---|
| Exact scoreline (Group Stage) | +10 |
| Exact scoreline (R32 / R16) | +12 |
| Exact scoreline (QF / SF)JACKPOT | +15 |
| Exact scoreline (Final)JACKPOT | +20 |
| Correct result (W/D/L) | +5 |
| Correct goal difference | +3 |
Predictions lock 5 minutes before each match kickoff. One prediction per match per account.
Gameweeks & Transfers
Managing your squad throughout the tournament
Transfer Allocation
| Stage | Round | Free Transfers |
|---|---|---|
GW1 | Matchday 1Initial squad build | ♾ Unlimited |
GW2 | Matchday 2 | 3 |
GW3 | Matchday 3 | 3 |
GW4 | Round of 3216 teams eliminated — new players can join | ♾ Unlimited |
GW5 | Round of 16 | 4 |
GW6 | Quarter-finalsYellow cards reset | 4 |
GW7 | Semi-finals | 5 |
GW8 | Final | 6 |
Transfers beyond your free allowance deduct 3 points each. Unused free transfers do not roll over.
Deadlines
| GW | Round | Squad Deadline (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| GW1 | Matchday 1 | Jun 11, 14:00NEW PLAYERS |
| GW2 | Matchday 2 | Jun 18, 14:00 |
| GW3 | Matchday 3 | Jun 24, 14:00 |
| GW4 | Round of 32 | Jun 28, 14:00NEW PLAYERS |
| GW5 | Round of 16 | Jul 3, 16:00 |
| GW6 | Quarter-finals | Jul 9, 16:00 |
| GW7 | Semi-finals | Jul 14, 18:00 |
| GW8 | Final | Jul 19, 18:00 |
Squad Structure
Max 5 players per nation (QF+) · $100M budget
Key Rules
$100M budget. Player prices fluctuate based on selection popularity.
Each transfer beyond your free allowance costs -3 points.
Unused free transfers do not carry over to the next Gameweek.
Maximum 3 players per nation in group stage, increased to 5 from Quarter-finals onward.
Prediction points scale in knockout stages — exact score is worth up to 20 pts in the Final.
Bench & Substitutions
Set your 4 bench players in priority order (1st sub → 4th sub) before each GW deadline. The order determines which bench player comes on first if a starter doesn't play.
Auto-subs are processed after the round ends. If a starter plays 0 minutes (DNP), the highest-priority bench player who DID play replaces them — provided the resulting formation is valid (min 1 GK, 3 DEF, 3 MID, 1 FWD).
A GK can only be auto-subbed by another GK. If your starting GK doesn't play and your bench GK did, the swap happens automatically. For manual subs, a GK can only be swapped with the bench GK before either has kicked off.
You can freely swap any unlocked starter (match not started) with an unlocked bench player at any time — rearrange your lineup as often as you like before kickoff.
Once a starter's match is completed, you can replace them with a bench player whose match hasn't started yet. The completed player moves to bench and can't return to the starting XI.
A player whose match is currently in progress is locked — they cannot be swapped or substituted until their match finishes.
If you make any manual substitution or captain change during a live round, auto-subs are disabled for that entire round. Make no changes to let auto-subs handle DNPs for you.
If your captain plays 0 minutes, your vice-captain receives 2× points automatically. This applies regardless of whether auto-subs are active.
Chips & Boosts
Special one-time abilities to deploy strategically
Wildcard
Unlimited free transfers for one Gameweek. You get 1 Wildcard for the entire tournament. Note: GW1 (Pre-tournament) and GW4 (Round of 32) already have unlimited transfers — save your Wildcard for other rounds.
Triple Captain
Your captain scores 3× points instead of 2× for one Gameweek. Use on a fixture where your captain is likely to dominate — semi-finals and final are popular choices.
Bench Boost
All 15 squad members earn points this Gameweek, not just your starting XI. Best used when many of your bench players have favorable fixtures.
General Rules
Platform rules and code of conduct
BuildYour11 is 100% free to play. No purchase or payment is required to participate.
All fantasy points are calculated from official match data provided by our data partners.
Points are finalized within 2 hours of each match completing.
All registered managers compete equally. There is no paid tier or premium access requirement.
Top performers on Fantasy and Prediction leaderboards earn digital badges displayed on their profile.
Additional prizes may be announced as the community grows — details will be shared before knockout stages.
Multiple accounts are prohibited and will result in disqualification.
Any attempt to exploit bugs or manipulate the system will result in disqualification.
BuildYour11 reserves the right to correct any point tallying errors.
BuildYour11 is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by FIFA or any football association. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
Rewards
How top performers earn recognition and prizes
BuildYour11 is completely free. All registered managers compete equally and earn digital badges based on leaderboard performance. No payment required.