Fantasy football started as a niche hobby. Today, it’s one of the most popular ways fans engage with the sport they love, and Sofascore Fantasy is right in the middle of it.

We’ve just crossed one million users across all competitions. That’s one million people who didn’t just watch a match, they managed a squad, tracked a stat, and celebrated a 90th-minute clearance like it was their own.

Where the fans are

The numbers reflect just how global fantasy football has become. Brazil leads Sofascore Fantasy’s user base, with Italy, Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya, and Croatia among the other countries in the top 10. From South America to Africa to Europe, fans are building squads and competing every gameweek.

One platform, ten competitions

The Premier League leads the way in terms of teams created, over 385,000 squads and counting. The Champions League follows with 281,000, and LaLiga sits third with nearly 239,000. AFCON has crossed 147,000, Serie A is over 109,000, and competitions like the Bundesliga, Ligue 1, Brasileirao, and MLS are all firmly in the mix.

Sofascore Fantasy currently covers ten competitions in total, all running on the same foundation — real data, 30+ performance metrics, and Sofascore Ratings updated in real time. Points aren’t just about goals and assists. Every duel won, pass completed, tackle made, and save counts. If you’re already using Sofascore to follow the game, you already have the tools to compete.

Read more: Building a Winning MLS Fantasy Squad

Why fantasy matters

Fantasy turns passive fans into active ones. It gives every match a second layer — a reason to care about a centre-back’s positioning, a winger’s crossing accuracy, or a goalkeeper’s distribution. It builds communities, drives rivalries, and makes the final whistle mean something different when your captain just scored.

That’s why Sofascore Fantasy isn’t a side feature. It’s a core part of how fans experience football through Sofascore.

The World Cup is next

One million users is a milestone. It’s also a starting point.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is approaching: 48 teams, over 100 matches, a global audience. The biggest football event on the planet. Sofascore Fantasy will be there. Whether you’ve been managing a Premier League squad all season or you’re picking up the game for the first time, the World Cup will give everyone a reason to play.

The only question is whether you’ll be ready.

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