Under-18 World Cup
The Siovanija and Teusland Football Association (STFA), in partnership with Sporting World magazine, is proud to present the 9th Under-18 World Cup. The tournament showcases some of the budding stars of world football, and the STFA is excited to bring the tournament to our shores, the first time the nation will host a major international competition. The 32 participating teams have been drawn into 8 groups for tournament play. Which nations have the brightest footballing futures? The time has come to find out!
All OOC comments should be directed to the signup thread.
Group Draw
The 32 teams were placed into 8 groups of 4. As the host nation, Siovanija & Teusland was placed into Group A. Group tiebreakers will use the following method: points, GD, GF, H2H points, H2H GD, H2H GF, and if necessary a coin toss.
Group A
Siovanija & Teusland
The Andromeda Island Group
Starblaydia
Tyrannyicalist
Group B
Free Republics
Authoritarian Republic of Lochario
Trolleborg
Equestria
Group C
BOLGANO
Tamgu
Cosumar
Union of Quincy
Group D
Mercedini
Chromatika
Aquitlia
Kwangtzu Guānnán
Group E
The Transmondian Commonwealth
Terre Septentrionale
Darmen
Oberour Ar Moro
Group F
Libonesia
Baker Park
Bliuji
Abanhfleft
Group G
Appalachian Nation
Hapilopper
Silver Beach
Greater Cebu
Group H
Freeport
HUElavia
Sajnur
United States of Devonta
Tournament Schedule
Friday, November 8: Matchday 1 (1v4, 2v3)
Sunday, November 10: Matchday 2 (1v2, 4v3
Tuesday, November 12: Matchday 3 (3v1, 2v4)
Thursday, November 14: Round of 16 (A1vB2, C1vD2, E1vF2, G1vH2, B1vA2, D1vC2, F1vE2, H1vG2)
Saturday, November 16: Quarterfinal (R1vR2, R3vR4, R5vR6, R7vR8)
Monday, November 18: Semifinal (Q1vQ3, Q2vQ4)
Tuesday, November 19: Third Place Play-off
Wednesday, November 20: Grand Final
Cutoffs will take place between 11-11:30 PM EST.