Soccer Fantasy Picks: Best Starts, Sits & Value Plays — 2026-06-06

Welcome back to "The Pulse," your weekly deep dive into the DraftKings and FanDuel soccer slates! After a week that saw everything from the thrilling 3-3 World Cup epic between Argentina and France (remember those fantasy points?) to the tactical grind of a 0-0 AFCON stalemate, it’s clear that fantasy success comes from dissecting every angle. Forget the noise from other sports; we’re laser-focused on the beautiful game and where to find those precious fantasy points.

1. Erling Haaland (Manchester City, FWD): Yes, he’s chalk, but sometimes you just have to eat it. Haaland is in monstrous form, bagging a brace last week and showing no signs of slowing down. Against a struggling backline, his elite finishing and high volume of shots make him a must-start. He guarantees goal threat, and his floor from shots on target is incredibly high. 2. Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United, MID): Despite United's rollercoaster season, Fernandes consistently delivers. He's on penalties, takes a majority of set pieces, and is always involved in attacking build-up. Last week

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