Choose an event
Select an upcoming slate and create the private pool before the event starts.
ONE MATCH, FIVE PICKS
Make one World Cup match your group's main event
Pool Duel condenses a World Cup fixture into a private five-player salary draft. It is easy to join before kickoff and detailed enough to make every goal, assist, save, and differential matter.
Free to create Private lineups Commissioner controlled
PRIVATE PICK 5LINEUPS OPEN
SALARY-CAP CONTESTFriday Night Crew
1Commissioner$54,800
2Entry twoHidden
3Entry threeHidden
Rosters reveal when the event starts
THE SHORT ANSWER
What is world cup single-match dfs pool?
A World Cup single-match DFS pool is a private fantasy contest using only players from one fixture. Every entrant receives the same salary cap, drafts five, and competes on fantasy points earned in that match.
ONE EVENT. ONE PRIVATE FIELD.
A familiar DFS contest, run by your commissioner
This is suited to watch parties, office match breaks, supporter clubs, bars, families, and friends who want a decisive contest that ends with the final whistle.
Share one link
Invite your group directly. Joining the pool opens the lineup builder for that event.
Draft under the cap
Each entrant chooses five players while staying inside the shared salary budget.
Follow it live
Lineups reveal at lock, then points, ownership, and standings update on the live board.
LINEUP FORMAT
Both nations, one salary list
Entrants can spend on headline attackers, identify less expensive starters, and choose whether to concentrate on one team or build a balanced match script.
LIVE CONTEST
A live contest that ends with the match
The board updates player and entry points from live match actions. Ownership provides immediate context for whether a goal helps one roster or the whole pool.
BUILT FOR PRIVATE GROUPS
The contest software does the work, not the money
Pool Duel handles the competition layer. Your commissioner remains in charge of the group and any prize arrangement.
Fast private setup
Create the pool and share one link before kickoff.
Five clear roster slots
A compact lineup works for both DFS regulars and first-time players.
Automatic match lock
The slate closes when the event begins and no longer appears for new pools.
Final-whistle result
The standings resolve from one match rather than a long tournament schedule.
PRIVATE DFS OPTIONS
Choose the language your group already knows
Pool Duel is independent software with its own salaries and scoring. These guides explain the familiar salary-cap format without implying brand affiliation.
Private DFS Contest ManagerCreate a private salary-cap DFS contest for your group. Pool Duel handles lineups, live scoring, ownership, and standings while the commissioner manages the prize.FanDuel-Style Private ContestCreate a private FanDuel-style salary-cap contest for friends. Draft five, track live points, and let your commissioner manage the group and prize separately.DraftKings-Style Private ContestRun a private DraftKings-style salary-cap pool for one event. Your group drafts five, Pool Duel scores it live, and the commissioner handles the prize separately.
QUICK ANSWERS
World Cup Single-Match DFS Pool FAQ
How many World Cup players are in each lineup?
Five. Every entry must fit those five selections under the salary cap displayed by the pool.
Can lineups be changed after kickoff?
No. Entrants can edit until lock, and the server rejects changes after kickoff.
Can everyone captain the same player?
Pool Duel's five-player match format uses the scoring and roster rules displayed in the pool. Ownership is shown after lock.
Can people follow without entering?
Yes. The shareable pool view lets invited followers watch the live standings after lineups are revealed.
Does Pool Duel collect entry fees or pay the prize?
No. Pool Duel provides contest setup, lineup entry, live scoring, ownership, and standings. The commissioner handles any entry fees or prizes separately and is responsible for following the rules that apply where the group lives.
FREE PRIVATE POOL
Create free pool Give your group its own salary-cap contest
Create the event pool, share the link, and let Pool Duel handle lineups and live standings.