For Fantasy managers choosing semi-final teams, the deadline brings one useful piece of certainty: France and Spain’s line-ups will be available before 20:00 BST on Tuesday, July 14. That gives managers a chance to check those starting XIs before locking in their selections, instead of making a final decision from projections alone. Argentina and England are the other two nations covered here, though their line-ups aren’t included in that early-confirmation detail.
The projected line-ups for all four remaining nations were last updated on the morning of July 14. They’re informed estimates, not confirmation, and could change before the deadline as team news develops. That distinction matters in a semi-final round, when one unexpected omission can affect a player’s minutes, role and potential points. The accompanying graphics were created with Lineup11.
How to use the projections
A predicted XI is best treated as a planning aid. It can help you compare options and spot where your squad depends on a player starting, but it can’t remove the uncertainty that comes with team selection. If you’re working through a close call, consider how much your choice depends on a full appearance: a projected starter with a likely role may offer a different kind of security from a player whose value rests on a brief contribution from the bench.
France and Spain’s earlier line-up availability changes the timing of that decision. Managers can wait for confirmed information on those teams before finalising relevant picks, while Argentina and England selections still need to be judged against the available projections and any late updates. Here’s the thing: the practical advantage comes from having time to react, not from assuming a predicted line-up is already settled.
Argentina
Argentina’s projected XI is shown below. Use it to review which players appear to be in the expected starting group and how your team would be affected if the projection holds. The graphic is a snapshot from the morning update, so check for any later changes before the deadline.
England
England’s projection offers the same kind of guide: a view of the expected line-up that can help you assess your selections, while leaving room for changes before kick-off. If a decision hinges on an England player, weigh the projection alongside the possibility that the final team differs. No projected XI can guarantee a start.
France
France is one of the two teams whose line-up will be available before 20:00 BST on Tuesday, July 14. That gives Fantasy managers a firmer basis for selection than the morning projection alone: once the XI is announced, you can confirm whether a player is starting and adjust your plans accordingly. This is more significant than it looks when a single uncertain selection is shaping the rest of a semi-final squad.
Spain
Spain also has an early line-up announcement, giving managers a chance to work from confirmed starters before the deadline. That can narrow the decision, but it doesn’t tell you how long each player will feature or what the match will bring. A confirmed start is useful information. It isn’t a points forecast.
What the timing means for your team
The useful distinction is between certainty about selection and certainty about performance. An announced starting XI answers the first question for France and Spain; it can’t settle the second. Argentina and England managers have to make their calls with projections that may change, so it’s sensible to check again as the deadline approaches rather than treating the morning update as final.
That said, late information only helps if there’s enough time to act on it. Keep your shortlist and any potential changes in mind before the announcements arrive, then use the confirmed teams to resolve the decisions they actually affect. The remaining uncertainty is part of the round.
For related planning, see the semi-final Scout Picks and the remaining Scouting Bonus options. Check for late updates as the deadline approaches.
