Build Your
World Cup Dream XI.
Draft legends. Steal skills. Simulate a final. All free, no signup.
Your Dream XI
Start the draft to fill this card with legend traits.
Why Build a Squad Is Different
Not another fantasy points game. This is a draft simulator with real stakes.
Real Player Data
80 legends from 10 World Cups. 15 attributes per player. Every stat comes from real tournament performance data.
Classic Moment Cards
Iconic World Cup moments unlock special card variants with boosted stats. Zidane 2006. Ronaldo 2002. Maradona 1986.
Football Soul Tag
Your draft style generates a unique Soul Tag — your tactical identity. "The Tactician." "The Chaos Merchant." Share it everywhere.
9 Classic Opponents
Every final is different. Your XI faces 9 simulated opponents in a bracket. Each has their own draft logic and tactical style.
Key Duels
Know why you won or lost. Every match breaks down into head-to-head duels. Ronaldo vs Maldini. Zidane vs Viera. Who wins?
Zero Friction
No signup. No download. No cost. Hit Start Draft and you are playing in under 10 seconds. Just football.
Who Is This For?
Built for every kind of football fan. Here is how different people play.
The Football Debater
Finally settle the GOAT debate with data. Draft your side, simulate the match, share the receipts.
The EA FC Player
Love Ultimate Team? This is the World Cup version. Draft legends, build squads, compete in simulations.
The Content Creator
Instant engagement. Draft on stream, let chat vote on picks, share the result card. Built for virality.
The Casual Fan
Know the big names but not the deep stats? Blind mode lets you draft on vibes. Still competitive, still fun.
The Stat Nerd
Classic mode gives you every attribute. Optimize your XI like a real manager. Then watch the simulation prove you wrong.
Free to Play. Always.
No hidden costs. No premium tier. No pay-to-win mechanics. Every legend, every mode, every simulation — completely free.
per month, forever
- 80 World Cup legends
- 3 game modes (Classic, Blind, Chaos)
- Full simulation engine with 9 AI opponents
- Shareable result cards with Soul Tag
- No signup required — ever
Frequently Asked Questions
Build a Squad is a free World Cup fantasy draft game. You draft 11 legendary players from 10 World Cup tournaments, steal their best skills, and simulate a final against history's greatest teams. It runs entirely in your browser — no signup, no download, no cost.
Build a Squad covers 10 World Cup tournaments from 1986 to 2022. That's Argentina '86 through Qatar '22 — four decades of football legends. 80 legendary players are drawn from these tournaments, each with real historical performance data and 15 rated attributes.
Yes. Build a Squad is completely free to play. No hidden costs, no premium tier, no pay-to-win mechanics. Every legend, every mode, every simulation is included at no cost. No signup, no email, no credit card — just hit Start Draft and play.
Your Football Soul Tag is a unique tactical identity generated from your draft style. It captures how you build squads — whether you're a defensive mastermind, an attacking purist, or a chaos merchant. Tags like "The Tactician," "The Wall," or "The Chaos Merchant" appear on your shareable result card after every simulation.
No. Build a Squad is an independent fan project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to FIFA, EA Sports, or any football governing body. Player names and data are used under fair use for entertainment purposes only.
Every football fan has a Dream XI in their head.
Now simulate it.
Three minutes. Zero signup. One result card to share. Build your World Cup Dream XI and find out if it holds up.
No signup. No credit card. Just football.