The goals have been scored, the points have been counted, and after weeks of tactical masterclasses (and the occasional transfer disaster!), the Carisbrooke College Fantasy Football World Cup Dream Team has finally crowned its champion!

This year's competition attracted more than 40 students and staff, all battling it out for fantasy football glory. Every goal, assist and clean sheet mattered as competitors desperately refreshed the leaderboard, hoping their players would deliver the goods.

Even after England's fantastic run came to an end in the semi-finals, interest in the competition never faded. With every remaining World Cup match capable of changing the standings, the race for the title went right down to the wire.

When the final points were added up, there was one clear winner...

Sullivan C (Year 7) produced a fantasy football performance worthy of lifting the World Cup itself! His incredible 569 points left the rest of the field chasing shadows and earned him the title of 2026 Carisbrooke College Fantasy Football World Cup Champion.

Jack H put together a brilliant campaign of his own, finishing in second place with a superb 499 points.

Taking third place overall and earning the bragging rights as Top Staff Manager was Mr Gloyn, who scored an impressive 476 points. Not bad for someone who insists they "know a thing or two" about football! The students may have won this year, but the staff certainly made them work for it.

As this year's champion, Sullivan will now have his name proudly engraved on the Carisbrooke College All-Time Winners Trophy, joining a long line of legendary Fantasy Football champions. His victory has secured his place in Carisbrooke history and given everyone else something to aim for next time!

A huge well done goes to everyone who entered. From last-minute captain changes that worked perfectly, to those transfers we'd all rather forget, every manager played their part in making this year's competition one of the most exciting yet.

The big question now is...

Can Sullivan defend the title next year in the Women's Euros?

Only time will tell... but one thing is certain:

The Fantasy Football trophy will be up for grabs again, and the competition is only going to get bigger!

Well played, everyone and start planning those dream teams now!