Sporting World Cup 1 (Host: Free Republics): Semarland
Sporting World Cup 2 (Host: Free Republics): Anglatia
Sporting World Cup 3 (Host: Osarius): Anglatia
Sporting World Cup 4 (Host: Filindostan): Mercedini
Sporting World Cup 5 (Host: Abanhfleft): Commonwealth of Baker Park
Sporting World Cup 6 (Host: Free Republics): Razenthuria
Sporting World Cup 7 (Host: Equestrian States): Starblaydia
Sporting World Cup 8 (Host: Free Republics): Banija
Sporting World Cup 9 (Host: Siovanija & Teusland): Commonwealth of Baker Park
Sporting World Cup 10 (Host: Taeshan) Imperial Joseon
The Football Association of the Commonwealth of Baker Park has taken up the duties of hosting the Under-18 World Championship, in agreement with Sporting World Magazine, who will take a secondary role in the sponsorship for this edition.
The eleventh edition of the tournament, which showcases the best up & coming youth talent from across the multiverse, will mark the first time a former champion will play host to the competition.
The number of participants has varied throughout the history of the tournament, and there will not be a hard cap on entries, although once a sizable number is reached, main nations—especially emerging nations who have not previously competed in the SWC—will be preferred over puppets.
Formats:
At present only a 32 team field will see the use of a standard eight group format, otherwise there will be a preference for six groups; the unpredictability of youth sides recommends a longer group stage for proper evaluation, as there is no real advantage or disadvantage to an extra matchday or two.
The popular and convenient 'pod stage' plan—where groups are kept within a specific area to make travel and accommodations easy for teams and supporters alike—will be used for this tournament, but the Semi-finals and Final will be held at the 72,000 seat BBP National Stadium in Belle Haven; it has hosted the 3rd place playoff of World Cup 84, the Final of the AO Champions League, domestic Cup finals and Playoff finals, as well as major championship events in college & professional football and rugby union.
Scoring/Bonus info
The xkorinate NSFS formula program for association football, with xkorinate modifiers will be the standard used; there will be a roster bonus and a generous daily RP scale weighted towards quality of posts.
questions, comments, suggestions...let's hear them.
Get in on the action—All the Kool People Will Be Here!!
Signups: 42/42
Baker Park (your gracious host)
Jeckland
Springmont
Free Republics
Equestria
The Jovannic
Savojarna
Poafmersia
Trolleborg
Lochario
Darmen
Xanneria
Rwekaza City
HUElavia
Libonesia
Vdara
Sarzonia
Cassadaigua
Greater Vakolicci Haven
Kohnhead
Northwest Kalactin
Abanhfleft
Lovisa
Nagore
San Jose Guayabel
Terre Septentrionale
Tequilo
Chromatika
Krytenia
Sylestone
Hopal
Sharktail
Devonta
Error 458-No Nation Found (!)
Oberour Ar Moro
Siovanija & Teusland
Erasman
Northern Sovereign Islands
Mavinet
Starblaydia
The Royal Kingdom of Quebec
Megistos
As of now--5 minutes to midnight Eastern Daylight Time (US), July 6, we will cutoff the entries, although I'll leave room for a waiting list to see if any further entries come through.
