World Cup 77 Sign-up thread (Closed)

[Bonesea]

The Andromeda Archipelago signs up for the World Cup.

Although this nation's previous incarnation, The Andromeda Islands, is technically ineligible for the BoF, we would like to participate if allowed.

Individual users are permitted to participate in any number of Baptisms provided it is with different nations, so this is fine.

That takes us to 32 nations signed up for the BoF, assuming Cetheque is participating. Therefore further entries to the BoF will only be accepted when

(i) current participants withdraw or CTE; new nations will be entered on a first come-first served basis.
(ii) new signups reach 36 entries.

[Lymantatia]

Here's Johnny! (Also, my nation's name doesn't work with this joke.)

I mean, I'm in.

[San Jose Guayabal]

Sorry for the delay, just returning of vacations...

First of all, we thank you all those who voted for our bid, we will ensure to do the best in order to turn this World Cup into something that might be remembred by positive things, ensuring a great experience for everybody is our goal and we are sure that we can do it.

In regards of numbers, we stand on 142 teams in, right now we have hitted our first milestone, hence every sign-up for now will go to the wait list, we will continue to accept teams as we reach the different milestones listed below:

• 142 teams (140 in qualifying + 2 hosts) - 20 groups of 7; 20 group winners qualify, 20 runner-ups to playoffs (10 qualify)
• 146 teams (144 in qualifying + 2 hosts) - 24 groups of 6; 24 group winners qualify, 12 runner-ups to playoffs (6 qualify)
• 149 teams (147 in qualifying + 2 hosts) - 21 groups of 7; 21 group winners qualify, 18 runner-ups to playoffs (9 qualify)
• 152 teams (150 in qualifying + 2 hosts) - 15 groups of 10; 15 group winners qualify, 15 runner-ups qualify.
• 154 teams (152 in qualifying + 2 hosts) - 19 groups of 8; 19 group winners qualify, 3 runner-ups qualify, 16 runner-ups to playoffs (8 qualify)
• 155 teams (153 in qualifying + 2 hosts) - 17 groups of 9; 17 group winners qualify, 9 runner-ups qualify, 8 runner-ups to playoffs (4 qualify)
• 156 teams (154 in qualifying + 2 hosts) - 22 groups of 7; 22 group winners qualify, 16 runner-ups to playoffs (8 qualify)
• 162 teams (160 in qualifying + 2 hosts) - 20 groups of 8; 20 group winners qualify, 20 runner-ups to playoffs (10 qualify)

We are open to receive more nations, sign-ups might be closed three days after the Baptism of Fire.

[The Socialist Northern Islands]

World first
The Socialist Northern Islands is registering for the Baptism of Fire, and the World Cup for the first time in the Nation's history. Supporters of the national team, and regular citizens are overjoyed by the announcement, with tickets to qualifying games and friendlies going at a record fast pace, who knows who will attend the cup as a whole.Their Trigram is to be SNI
The current team roster is as follows
Key:
(Position) Name (State) (##) Starter?
Goalkeepers:
Halldór Aronsson (ISL) (1) Starts
Friði Joensen (FRO) (8) Bench
Guðmundur Gunlaugson (ISL) (7) Reserve
Defenders:
(LB) Gunnar Arnason (ISL) (2) Starts
(LB) Christian Eriksen (GRL) (6) Bench
(CB) Birkir Harmen (FRO) (5) Bench
(CB) Arni Pólsson (ISL) (11) Starts
(CB) Pall Olafson (ISL) (21) Starts
(RB) Johan Lange (GRN) (22) Starts
Midfielders:
(LM) Fare Brandt (GRN) (10) Starts
(LM) Olafur Þórsson (ISL) (9) Bench
(CM) Jón Þrandursson (ISL) (4) Starts
(CM) Alfreð Baldvinson (ISL) (15) Reserve
(CM) Erikur Fjöluson (ISL) (17) Starts
(AM/CM) Kjartan Christensen (FRO) (23) Bench
(AM) Vinsi Adolf Bronck (FRO) (3) Starts
(RM) Nikolas Einirsson (ISL) (18) Bench
Strikers:
(CF) Noah Bundgaard (GRN) (14) Bench
(CF) Storm Thorsen (FRO) (12) Starts
(CF) Gustaf Arnarsson (ISL) (19) Reserve
(CF) Jonas Frost (FRO) (20) Starts

[Acavira]

I have taken the decision to withdraw this nation from the BoF and World Cup for personal reasons.

[Migli]

Count me in

[Jeruselem]

Jeruselem are back ...

[Kirisaki]

hue

[Darmen]

In.

[Huri de Wintre]

I'd like to sign up! I'd also like to do the BoF, since this is my first World Cup.

[San Jose Guayabal]

UPDATE: 143 nations signed in, counting three CTEs.

Waitlist: Huri de Wintre.

[Bonesea]

Baptism of Fire Sign-Ups Are Closed

Following the withdrawal of Acavira, we are able to extend participation to Socialist Northern Islands as our 32nd and final entrant for the Baptism of Fire, with the Everything Thread due to be posted this afternoon.

Unfortunately Huri de Wintre have not made the cut at this late stage, but depending on the World Cup sign-up progression, may have a place in WC qualifying at the discretion of the hosts. Nations may still sign up for WC qualifying as per conditions set out in this post.

[Nume]

Sign Nume up for World Cup qualifying.

[North Carcossia and the Hesperides]

yo

[Bonesea]

With the CTE of Raschastan we have experienced a delay in the Baptism of Fire. Huri de Wintre has declined a place in the competition as the natural next entrant, and this has now been taken by Nume, who will directly replace Raschastan in the draw.

I have asked Huri to indicate whether they intend to remain in the WC this cycle as it is not clear at the moment.

In sorting this out we have delayed the competition by 48 hours in order to allow Nume time to prepare, since the rest of the field have had a week or more for rosters and RPs, and the Baptism of Fire will commence Monday evening UTC, 16 January. The BoF OP & draw will be updated accordingly later today.

[San Jose Guayabal]

144 teams on right now, including four CTEs: New Gazi, Raschastan, Azrea, Namady.

Waitlist: Nume and North Carcossia and the Hesperides.

Next realistical milestone: 5 more nations.

[Hazard Nation]

Hope its not too late but im in.

[Kaisaru]

Representing the Kaisaru Empire (KEL, RoEK, DEK and OLOK), The glorious nation of Kaisaru would like to participate in both the World Cup and the BoF.

Football (Soccer, in US) is not one of the normal sports for the people, preferring swimming and such due to their being an island nation. However, Saru officials created a full roster of carefully selected volunteers

[(Position) Name (Region) Start Y/N

Defenders:

(LB) Dyloçi Jy-Ko (Sabrostal) Bench
(CB) Shai Tsu-Ji (Kalysis)
Bench
(RB) Łiłi Vi-Ça (Vrinsao)
Bench
(LB) Ushi Ko-So (Klisho) Starts
(RB) Ivan Shen Zinstag (Born in Shinibana) Starts
(CB) Samiki Ił-łl (Suminek) Starts
(CB) Chibi Sa-kla (Ucarys) Starts

Strikers:

(CF) Salrunami Jai-So (Yukoi) Bench
(CF) Łiçami Vo-kuju (Sabrostal) Reserve
(CF) Vasuri Fy-Za (Sabrostal) Starts
(CF) My Ki-Ko (Klisho) Starts

Midfielders:
(LM) Saksima To-Sal (Ucarys) Bench
(CM) Hyrin Qo-Wa (Vrinsao) Bench
(RM) Sonia Xo-Ray (Kalysis) Bench
(CM) ¡Nochi¡ (Synalso) Reserve
(LM) Ixonas Rwi-Jy (Suminek) Starts
(RM) Wasini Mo-Kwo (Yukoi) Starts
(CM) Hîja So-Çua (Vrinsao) Starts
(CM) Totrek Zo-San (Kalysis) Starts

Goalkeepers:

Yin Ka-Hułi (Synalso) Starts
Vała Kwo-Ra (Yukoi) Bench

[Kandorith]

With some more time on my hands again, Kandorith will join

[San Jose Guayabal]

150 teams on right now, 149 secured and 1 in waitlist, we have four CTEs: New Gazi, Raschastan, Azrea, Namady.

Waitlist: Greater Vakolicci Haven.

Optimal Format (15x10): Two more nations.

Next Optimal Format (19x8): Four more nations.

[Kaumann]

I'm in.

[Faustii]

I hope I'm in time.

[CoraSpia]

Signing up as Greater Vakolicci Haven

[Spaam]

Signing up as Greater Vakolicci Haven

You can only sign up as your own nation.

[Nephara]

Signing up as Greater Vakolicci Haven

You can only sign up as your own nation.

Speaking as vice-President, with respect, this isn't the case. A nation can sign up under an alias that doesn't match their on-site username, and there's plenty of recent precedent for this.

The only thing that might be an issue is the fact that the original Greater Vakolicci Haven nation (which was run by the same guy as far as I'm aware) was banned - but forum precedent seems to have allowed Coraspia to continue to compete under the GVH name, so.

Broadly, comments in this thread that aren't signups are limited to the WCC president/VP and former and current BoF/WC hosts - while people are of course welcome to point out discrepancies and other issues, the WCDT is a better place for it where it won't get buried in signups.