World Cup Soccer DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings (Sunday Dec. 18) - World Cup Final

Happy Match Day 23 and World Cup Final, RotoBallers! It's the final match of the 2022 World Cup, and what a tournament it has been. Today is the final between Argentina and France. Both countries have much to play for and both have also surpassed expectations at the 2022 World Cup. Now we get to be spoiled fans and watch two incredibly talented players and club teammates, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe, play for glory.

In Showdown slates, you roster one Captain and five FLEX spots. The Captain costs 1.5 times his regular salary, but he also gains 1.5 times the number of points. If you've been playing Showdown slates during the World Cup, you know how vital it is to grab goal scorers and set-piece takers as your Captain. You must also roster a player from both sides to avoid an insane six-player stack for one country.

The DraftKings World Cup DFS Soccer contests lock at 10:00 AM ET for the 12/18/22 slate. Make sure to get your lineups in early. Also, don't forget to check out the rest of our World Cup coverage on Rotoballer with team and match previews, along with our betting and DFS advice. If you have any further questions or want to chat about the World Cup, feel free to reach out to me on Twitter @df_solutions.

World Cup DraftKings DFS Captain Options

Lionel Messi- DK $17.7K

Opponent - France

Messi has done it all this tournament and he is on the way to making history as the most-capped player in World Cup history with 26 appearances. Believe it or not, Messi has scored or assisted at least once in each appearance at this World Cup besides the 2-0 win over Poland where he took 7 shots. In the six appearances, he has 5 goals, 3 assists, 27 shots, 18 created chances, 14 crosses, 14 corners, and 3 tackles. Those are incredible numbers and it shows exactly what the fans see on the pitch. Messi is the focal point of this team and the country and all eyes will be on him versus his Paris Saint-Germain teammate Kylian Mbappe. Also, remember that this is Messi’s last international match and he will lay everything on the line to win this World Cup for his country.

Kylian Mbappe- DK $16.5K

Opponent - Argentina

Mbappe is one step away from even more glory than what he already has. Not only is Mbappe extremely close to becoming a repeat World Cup champion for the first time in 60 years – Brazil won back-to-back in 1962 – but he could also be one World Cup win away – after this one – from tying Pele for the most World Cup victories by one player(3). That is an extremely incredible feat for such a young striker. France has battled through the thickest of adversity losing numerous key players to injury – Ngolo Kante, Karem Benzema, Paul Pogba, and more – but yet they still find ways to win matches. However, this will be their toughest match of the tournament and they have shown they are vulnerable in the midfield and backline at times. All of France will be focused on Mbappe to energize the team with his positive attitude and incredible talent. In his six appearances at the World Cup, he has 5 goals, 2 assists, 25 shots, 11 created chances, 22 crosses, and 5 corners.                 

Others To Consider (Cash/GPP): Griezmann (DK $14.4K), Alvarez (DK $14.1K), Mac Allister (DK $9.6K)

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World Cup DraftKings DFS FLEX Options

Antoine Griezmann-DK $9.6K

Opponent - Argentina

Despite having the youngest arguably most talented striker in the world, France’s x-factor has been Griezmann. Many believed that the best of Griezmann was buried with the lack of play and effort provided with Atletico Madrid of La Liga, however, he has proven critics wrong on the biggest stage of the sport. The attacking midfielder has torn apart backlines the entire tournament and he has opened a plethora of space for his team to progress through. In six appearances, he has 3 assists, 6 shots, 21 created chances, 35 crosses, 26 corners, 11 tackles, and 6 interceptions.

Theo Hernandez-DK $7K

Opponent - Argentina

After coming on for his injured brother during the beginning of Group Stage play, Hernandez has not looked back. The AC Milan wingback has taken the left flank by storm for France, providing critical support on both ends of the pitch. In 5 appearances, he has 1 goal, 2 assists, 5 shots, 11 created chances, 10 crosses, 13 tackles, 4 interceptions, and 7 clearances. Those are solid peripheral stats and Hernandez has the most points out of all defenders in the tournament. If France is to win, Hernandez will be a big piece in mitigating Argentina’s chances while also supplying Mbappe and company up top.

Enzo Fernandez-DK $6.6K

Opponent - France

This is the biggest game of Fernandez’s career so far. The River Plate prodigy has taken the world by storm as well, solidifying himself as one of the brightest upcoming talents in the midfield. The box-to-box player has been a crucial key to the transition game for Argentina and a critical piece in supporting their backline. Enzo has shown during his days with River Plate and even now Benfica that he can score from anywhere on the pitch and he is dangerous when you least expect it. He and teammate Alexis Mac Allister will play massive roles in a possible Argentina win. In Enzo’s six appearances at the World Cup, he has 1 goal, 1 assist, 6 shots, 5 created chances, 2 crosses, 12 tackles, 3 interceptions, and 6 clearances.          

Others To Consider (CASH/GPP): Giroud (DK $8.4K), Alvarez (DK $8.4K), Martinez (DK $5.8K), Rabiot (DK $5.2K)

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