TEST YOUR
FOOTBALL IQ

Spin historical World Cup squads, draft football legends,
and see how far your team goes.

82
World Cup squads
990
Legendary players
Infinite
Ways to draft

CHOOSE A MODE

HOW IT WORKS

1
Spin a squad
Land on a historical World Cup team.
2
Draft a player
Choose one player from that roster.
3
Build your team
Fill every position with your picks.
4
Simulate & win
See how far your squad goes.
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82 historical World Cup squads · 990 players

What is Play Footy IQ?

Play Footy IQ is a free fantasy World Cup draft game you play in the browser — no signup, no download. Spin the wheel to land on a real historical World Cup squad (2002 Brazil, 2010 Spain, 1974 Netherlands…), pick one of five players from that exact roster, place him in your formation, and repeat until your team is complete. The game rates your team on player quality and chemistry, then simulates a match-by-match tournament run — from group stage exit to world champions.

How to play

  1. Pick a mode: 6s is a fast six-player draft (~2 minutes); XI is the full eleven (~5 minutes) with a formation you choose from EA SPORTS FC 26's set — 4-3-3, 4-4-2, 4-2-3-1, 3-5-2, 5-3-2, or the 4-4-2 diamond.
  2. Spin to land on one of 82 historical World Cup squads.
  3. Draft: tap a player, then tap a glowing slot — players can only be placed in positions they genuinely play (Lahm covers RB, LB, CDM and CM; a striker can never fill in at centre back).
  4. Finish to get your team rating, your simulated tournament run, and a shareable result card.

FAQ

Is Play Footy IQ free?

Yes — completely free, in any browser on desktop or mobile, no account needed.

Which World Cup teams are included?

82 squads and ~990 players: every iconic winner from 1958 Brazil to 2022 Argentina, legends like 1954 Hungary and 1982 Brazil, underdog runs like 2002 Senegal and 2002 South Korea, plus ten 2026 World Cup contenders.

What is BallerIQ mode?

The knowledge-test variant: player ratings are hidden while you draft, so you pick on football knowledge alone. Full stats are revealed at the result screen.

Can I play on my phone?

Yes — the game is mobile-first and works in any modern mobile browser.

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Choose your formation

This determines the positions you'll draft.

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Important
You can't change your formation after your draft begins.

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ⓘ Tap a player, then tap a position on the pitch

TEAM RATING
YOUR SQUAD
TEAM BREAKDOWN
YOUR RUN

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