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Fantasy Football: Kane and Griezmann lead the line in Goal's World Cup Team of the Tournament

Our Fantasy Football writer looks back on Russia 2018 and picks out the best individual performers from France, Belgium, England, Croatia and more

After a month of scintillating football and storylines, the 2018 World Cup has now come to a close. According to FIFA president Gianni Infantino, “It’s been the best World Cup” in history.

One of the most interesting developments in Russia this summer was the implementation of VAR. This addition had a decided impact both on the pitch and in the Fantasy sphere as more penalties were given in this tournament (29) than the previous two World Cup’s combined.