Baptism of Fire 89 - Everything Thread

by **Warkus** » Wed Sep 09, 2026 3:57 pm

You have to wark(us) before you can (sate)run!

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The Saterun Football Association, alongside the Warkus Football Association, welcome the multiverse to the 89^th edition of the Baptism of Fire! This also marks the beginning of the 102^nd cycle of the NationStates World Cup.

This is where your nation's journey into World Cup football begins. This is your first and only opportunity to participate in the Baptism of Fire. We start from a level playing field: no nation has a rank. Roleplaying skill and luck are the only things that matter here.

Groups:

Group A
Austramar
Eristar
Krikill
Krotogo

Group B
Fynmark
Rovenza
Austroguinea
Serkovy

Group C
Tumnia
Coaxa
United Empires of the Seven Seas
Nordeyar

Group D
Jaliserra
New Bradman
Tajah
Riegelia

Group E
Galliena
Central Esportiva
Novaya Zemlya Archipelago
New Kowloon Bay

Group F
Npc West Florida
Nortallius
Intanitche
The Alpine Republic of Tyrol

Format: 6 groups of 4 teams, top 2 along with the four best 3rd placed teams advance to the Round of 16.

Tiebreakers: Points, Goal difference, Head-to-head results, Head-to-head goal difference, IC coin flip (OOC scorinated game with draws turned off).

Schedule:
Matchday 1 - September 13th (1v4, 2v3)
Matchday 2 - September 15th (4v3, 1v2)
Matchday 3 - September 17th (2v4, 3v1)
Round of 16 - September 19th
Quarter Finals - September 21st
Semi Finals - September 23rd
Final/Third Place Playoff - September 25th

Cutoff time: 2 to 3 PM PST (UTC-8).

The next section of this post covers rostering, RP permissions and our AI and plagiarism policy.

Rosters
For most people, the first thing you'll post is your roster. For an association football (soccer) tournament like the Baptism of Fire, the roster is - in its simplest form - a list of the names of your starting 11 players, what positions they play, and any reserve/bench players also on your team. However, many participants often include additional information on their players, manager/head coach, and other staff members. This can include their ages, genders, their personal and professional backgrounds, what club teams they play for, physical traits like height or weight, their strengths and weaknesses, or really anything that might be considered relevant. Other things you might consider including in your roster are: formations, strategies/tactics, team background, traditions, kits/jerseys, fans, players' roles, team achievements, nicknames, or whatever other info you want your opponents to know about your team.

If you're still struggling with creating a roster, you may want to check out the roster threads from previous World Cups for inspiration. From World Cup 99, Sarzonia is a good example of a shorter and simpler roster which still conveys all the needed information. Calgasia is considerably more detailed and has some of the supplemental features included. Finally, if you're a bit of a masochist, there's Saint Eleanor who provides just about everything you could possibly want to know about their players and then some.

The two things which every roster should include, however, are RP permissions and your style modifier.

RP Permissions
One of the most important things to include in your roster (aside from your players) is the RP Permissions box, an essential part of participating in any tournament on NS Sports. The idea behind the permissions box is to let your opponents know what you are willing to allow them to do, and what you aren't willing to allow them to do. Please copy and paste the following somewhere in your roster when you post one and indicate your preference and any restrictions for each option:

Code: Select all: My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following: Choose my goalscorers: Yes/No Godmod scoring events: Yes/No RP injuries to my players: Yes/No Godmod injuries to my players: Yes/No Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes/No Hand out red cards to my players: Yes/No Godmod other events: Yes/No

Now, you may be wondering: what do each these individual options mean?

Choose my goalscorers: The most straightforward RP permission, this is exactly what it says as it gives or denies your opponents the ability to say which player(s) scored your team's goal(s). You are strongly encouraged to grant this permission as it is at the heart of the most common type of roleplay on this forum: the standard game summary. Similar to the basic goalscorers permission is the godmod scoring events option. Though opinions vary from person to person on what exactly is a godmod and there's no consensus definition, those granting this permission generally allow opponents to RP methods of goalscoring which tend not to happen very often in reality (e.g. a long-range bicycle kick goal from midfield). However, in more extreme cases, godmoded scoring events can be those which would never happen in reality and can be frankly absurd (e.g. the "Giant Bird" incident), though such events tend to be extremely rare.

RP injuries to my players: Also pretty self-explanatory, this permission allows opponents to have your players injured during a match. However, most participants who grant injury permissions will often set limits on the severity and/or causes of such injuries, thus allowing their opponents to include injuries in their RPs but still maintain control over just how badly the player is hurt and whether or not it will impact them in future matches. Godmod injuries to my players is the more drastic version of the standard injury permission, including less common and more unrealistic causes of injury (e.g. a player slipping on a water bottle and breaking their arm) as well as more severe injuries which may result in a player being unable to continue playing in the rest of the tournament, ending their career, or even killing them. Thus, to a greater extent than any other RP permission, godmod injuries tend to be restricted by participants.

Hand out yellow/red cards to my players: If you've ever watched a game of football/soccer played on television at any level, odds are you've seen a player shown a yellow card by the referee and sometimes (either after a second yellow card or for a particularly bad violation of the rules) even a red card, resulting in the player being sent off the field and their team playing the remainder of the game with fewer players. Simply put, these permissions allow your opponents to include such disciplinary actions against your players in their RPs, though you may choose to grant them but limit their numbers and/or causes if your team is less likely to take actions which result in your players being shown a yellow and/or red card.

Godmod other events: Simply put, this gives your opponents permission to RP events over the course of a match that wouldn't be likely to happen in reality and don't involve scoring or injuries (as those are covered by other permissions). Whether it's antics by fans, extreme weather conditions, or a portal to another dimension appearing in the stadium in the middle of a game, plenty of events could fall under this permission and thus you may wish to set some limits for your opponents.

Style Modifiers
You may want to include a style modifier with your roster, integers which range from -5 to +5 and give you some control over your team's results. A team that plays offensively, attacking more and focusing on scoring more goals at the cost of defense, should choose a positive style mod (anywhere from +0.001 to +5.0); they will both score and concede more goals on average. Teams that would rather sit back and focus on defense to prevent their opponents from scoring too many goals should choose a negative style mod (anywhere from -0.001 to -5.0); they will give up fewer goals, but will also have more difficulty scoring goals than their offense-first counterparts. For those who want the best of both worlds, or just don't really care to choose one style over the other, a neutral style mod of 0 is the best option. Nations that do not indicate a style mod will be assigned a neutral one.

It should also be noted that your style mod will have no influence on your likelihood or margin of victory, but will only influence the odds that your team will be involved in higher or lower-scoring results. Should you wish to change your style mod at any point during this tournament after the first match day, you may do so by contacting the hosts. However, you will only be allowed to do so once, so make sure that you'll be comfortable with using whichever style mod you change to for the rest of the tournament.

AI & Plagiarism Policy
AI-generated images: These are permitted provided that they are explicitly labelled as such and they will not contribute to RP bonus.

AI-generated text: This is strictly prohibited, with one specific exception outlined below, and we reserve the right to levy punishments such as zeroing out any prior earned RP bonus and having one's matches during the infringing period scorinated as a forfeit (a 3-0 loss). Given that many of the users participating in this tournament will be new, we may be more lenient than we would be when hosting other competitions.

AI translation: It is okay to use AI tools to translate text into English provided that the original non-English text is posted alongside it for transparency. See this RP from Huayramarca for an example.

Plagiarism: Presenting other people's work as your own without their consent or proper attribution, is strictly prohibited.

Roleplay Prompts
We will post an optional roleplay prompt each matchday. They're simply a tool to give you something to write about if you're feeling stuck and they're completely optional. There is no extra RP bonus for following the prompt, nor a penalty for ignoring it.

Matchday 1 RP Prompt: This is the beginning of your nation's journey into NS World Cup football. How is your team feeling? Do the fans expect greatness from the outset, or are they pessimistic about their team's chances? Is your nation standing behind its team, or are they a rag-tag bunch of athletes coming here with little in the way of institutional backing?

by **Warkus** » Wed Sep 09, 2026 3:57 pm

Welcome to Warkus, one of your two host nations for the Baptism of Fire. The nation has a bit of a patchy record when it comes to the international sporting world - Warkus participated in the 37^th Baptism of Fire during the 50^th World Cup cycle and competed in the qualifiers sporadically in the early 50s and early 60s before returning to international football in World Cup 99. The team has never qualified for the World Cup proper.

Warkus is made up of two constituent kingdoms: East Warkus and West Warcus (yes they spell 'Warkus' differently – think of West Warcus as a place where standard Welsh orthography is used and East Warkus as a place where ‘k’ is used instead of ‘c’.) Warkus was historically a land beset by bloody war and conflict, so a strong emphasis on peace and ‘dovishness’ has been a part of the country’s national identify after both kingdoms were unified.

Over time Warkus gradually became what one could describe as a market socialist economy with widespread socialised ownership of capital in the form of a myriad of social wealth funds, traditional nationalised sectors, more autonomous state-owned enterprises, workers’ and consumers’ co-ops and so on. The nation has an incredibly strong, robust and universalised welfare state and high taxes, including some ‘regressive’ taxes like VAT, to boot.

Warkus has relatively lax border laws – the high prices, egalitarianism and extensive bureaucracy already serve as a enough of a barrier to tourism and migration.

Climate and Geography
Your stay in Warkus is taking place during the summer, but Warkus is a bit all over the place when it comes to the climate. The core cities in East Warkus like Dinas Wen and Verdanforest enjoy a mild, temperate climate with temperatures hitting around 35°C at the most extreme during the peak of summer. One exception is the north-eastern city of Reuchin, which often enjoys a small amount of snowfall in the winter months. During the summer, however, Reuchin (and the north-eastern area in general) has relatively mild, dry weather with temperatures of around 19°C-23°C during the day. The western cities, particularly Dinas Sand, but also Llanwern and Perthcelyn, have a hot and dry semi-arid climate. Temperatures over there can reach as high as 46°C, but are typically around 27-30°C at this time of year. Make sure to drink plenty of water, wear hats and apply sunscreen when you’re outdoors.

Tourism and Transport
The capital and largest city in Warkus is Nyareth Newydd (also known as ‘New Nyareth’ or affectionately by locals as ‘New Nyaky’ – ask them why!) which is roughly located in the centre of the country and is ‘neither eastern nor western’. There’s plenty to do there: check out some huge libraries, go to the theatre, head to a jazz club – basically lots of artsy stuff. You’ll also find the National Museum of Warkus, which runs a massive permanent exhibition on the unification of the two Kingdoms. You can also book in to do a tour of Castell Siôr, which was built by the city’s founder and the first historically verifiable King of a unified Warkus in the late 1700s. It’s actually the home of the Senedd Warkus, which is the nation’s unicameral legislature.

West Warcus
The second largest city, and traditional capital of West Warcus, is Dinas Sand. It’s a big, sandy industrial city that’s rapidly turning into the nation’s tech hub. It’s only marginally smaller than Nyareth Newydd in population, but locals will insist that it’s actually bigger. If you’re into museums and such, then check out the Workers’ History Museum and have a look at some of the old mudbrick castles nearby. There’s also the famous Sand Castle on the city’s coast which was the seat of the Kings and Queens of West Warcus. Dinas Sand is also known for its thriving music scene and great gigs can be found at most pubs.

Llanwern is the second largest western city, and fifth largest overall, known for its beautiful beaches and historic ports. It’s a great spot for fishing, snorkelling and scuba diving. Otherwise, it’s a bit of a generic city. Decent nightlife, decent museums, decent food… Decent, not outstanding. Not usually a top tourist destination.

Perthcelyn is the final city you might end up playing in over in the west. Perthcelyn is known for its gourmet food and specialist coffee shops. It’s a relatively laid back city with little in the way of nightlife, but it’s also the safest city in Warkus known for its incredibly low crime rates.

East Warkus
The traditional capital of East Warkus is Dinas Wen. It’s an old city known for its historical, well-maintained classical architecture. It’s often called the ‘radial city’ or the ‘circular city’ because it was planned in a circular way with a series of moats and the current seat of the Warkusian monarchs, Caer Lloer, smack bang in the middle. The outskirts of the city, however, have sprawled out tremendously as a result of the strict heritage laws governing the city’s buildings and architecture. Caer Lloer departs from the city’s classical architecture with its gothic design and jet black colour. It’s great to take pictures of, and you can explore some of the castle’s rooms, but you can’t get much more access since it’s still in use. It’s easy to get into the city centre and out, but it’s a bit of a drag to get around the outer suburbs – which is unfortunately where the city’s stadiums are. The trains are your best bet, but they slow right down as soon as you leave the city centre. It can take up to an hour, sometimes even longer, to make it to the stadiums from the city.

The fourth largest city in Warkus is Verdanforest, which has a reputation for being pleasant and forest-y and… kinda boring. But if you take the train out of the city and look around the hills in the countryside you can find some beautiful freshwater lakes or sample some of the local wines from the wineries. You can also travel by car or coach but for reasons listed below, it’s better to stick with the trains unless you’re willing to pay an absolute fortune in taxes.

The final city you could be visiting during the Baptism of Fire is Reuchin, located inside the northeastern mountains of Warkus. Cooler temperatures, Nordic loanwords, a local obsession for basketball and, increasingly, tourists getting a cooler reception. Reuchin is typically a tourist hot spot, especially for domestic tourists looking for something different from the Warkus’s other cities, but their new Mayor Fyrsil Lawrence is something of an anti-tourism populist. Gift shops are closing down and the city’s shares in their famous tea brand Maid’s Water, which makes incredibly mild black tea, have been sold off to the Northern Tea Worker’s Co-operative. But it’s still a nice place to visit, especially during summer, where you’ll avoid the domestic tourist rush that comes in the winter months.

Transportation around Warkus is almost entirely done via high-speed rail. The rail system is very large, reliable and clean. Trains arrive incredibly frequently too. Travel into the more rural areas can be a little frustrating, especially if you’re used to travelling by car, but don’t be tempted into renting a car. Seriously. Coaches and carpooling are an option if you’re desperate, but driving is prohibitively expensive in Warkus. That’s by design, of course, the country is proudly ‘almost car-free’. You might also be tempted to take a plane if you’re going from east to west, but that too is incredibly expensive and not worth it in most cases because the high-speed rail system is quick and efficient.

What if I want to see more?
Warkus is home to the Saifiri Isles, a large island off the west coast of the mainland. Saifiri is colloquially called the ‘Third Kingdom of Warkus’, as it was an independent nation of merchants and pirates for hundreds of years before it was annexed by the Kingdom of West Warcus. It’s a beautiful place with a cool, temperate maritime climate. It’s very green and has lots of nice stone Saifiri castles, which are distinct from the castles you’ll see in the mainland. Saifiri is also known for its excellent gin. The two major cities over there are the Sun Fort, which was the hub city of the West Warcusian invaders, and Peach Town, which is a bit more culturally native. They’re known for their local giant white peaches and peach wine.

Culture
Warkus has an increasingly cosmopolitan culture but is still predominantly populated by native Warkusians, who typically speak English and Welsh (though Welsh is less commonly spoken in the west). The north-eastern area, where you’ll find Reuchin, which is home to people with more Nordic-sounding surnames and you’ll hear people use modified loanwords from Nordic languages, such as ‘ffial’ for ‘mountain’ (from fjall) and ‘ffreuer’ for housewife (from housefreyja/freyja).

Warkus’s currency is the Wark, which uses a floating exchange rate. VAT is very high by the standards of most countries but it’s always included in the shelf price, we’re not that mean.

Stadiums
Individual fixtures listed in italics next to the description of each stadium.

West Warcus: Group A
The Steelworks Dinas Sand, West Warcus (Capacity: 72,400)

The home of local club Steel United, which was originally formed by steelworkers. It’s a steel brutalist dome. (Matchday 1: Austramar v Krotogo, Matchday 2: Krotogo v Krikill, Matchday 3: Krikill v Austramar)

Modern Park Llanwern, West Warcus (Capacity: 58,000)

A bit of a ‘no-nonsense’ stadium that is the home of local club Atheltic Llanwern. The name was meant to be a placeholder, but several years in and the club hasn't come up with a new name. (Matchday 1: Eristar v Krikill , Matchday 2: Austramar v Eristar, Matchday 3: Eristar v Krotogo)

West Warcus: Group B
The Cheese Grater Dinas Sand, West Warcus (Capacity: 68,200)

Home to Steel United’s rivals CPD Dinas Sand. The atmosphere isn’t as good as it is at The Steelworks, but it’s nicer and more modern. Before the stadium got an official name Steel United fans called it ‘The Cheese Grater’ and CPD Dinas Sand fans reclaimed the name, so it stuck. (Matchday 1: Fynmark v Serkovy, Matchday 2: Serkovy v Austroguinea , Matchday 3: Rovenza v Serkovy)

Perthcelyn Stadium Perthcelyn, West Warcus (Capacity: 55,000)

An open-air stadium smack bang in the city centre. It’s a little annoying to get in and out for that reason, but the close proximity to everything else is nice. (Matchday 1: Rovenza v Austroguinea, Matchday 2: Fynmark v Rovenza, Matchday 3: Austroguinea v Fynmark)

East Warkus: Group C
Bird’s Park Dinas Wen, East Warkus (Capacity, 71,100)

A relatively new venue with an intricate design featuring stylised birds around the outside of the stadium. It’s in the outer suburbs of Dinas Wen, so expect it to take over an hour to get there from the city centre. (Matchday 1: Tumnia v Nordeyar, Matchday 2: Nordeyar v United Empires of the Seven Seas, Matchday 3: Coaxa v Nordeyar)

The Forest Rows Verdanforest, East Warkus(Capacity: 39,500)

A quaint open-air stadium with a view. You can see the nearby forests from the top stands, neat! (Matchday 1: Coaxa v United Empires of the Seven Seas, Matchday 2: Tumnia v Coaxa, Matchday 3: United Empires of the Seven Seas v Tumnia)

Knockout Stage Stadiums
These stadiums will be used for four Round of 16 games, two Quarter Finals, one Semi Final and either the Final or the Third Place Playoff.

White Park Dinas Wen, East Warkus (Capacity, 47,230)
This stadium will be used for the first Round of 16 game hosted by Warkus.

The closest stadium to Dinas Wen’s city centre. It doesn’t fit perfectly with the city’s architecture, but it’s all white, which keeps it close enough for the city’s standards.

Ball Hall Reuchin, East Warkus(Capacity: 54,350)
This stadium will be used for the second Round of 16 game hosted by Warkus.

A unique/weird stadium in a bit of a rectangular shape. It’s a little long for a football stadium, so the nickname ‘Ball Hall’ ended up becoming the official name after the previous sponsor refused to renew their naming rights.

First Park Nyareth Newydd, Central Warkus (Capacity: 92,000)
This stadium will be used for the third Round of 16 game and the first Quarter Final hosted by Warkus.

The first football stadium ever built in Warkus, home to the first football club known simply as Yr Hen Glwb (‘The Old Club’). It’s changed a lot over the years and these days it’s a perfectly serviceable stadium with all the modern amenities. They also have the National Football Museum inside.

Little Brother’s Colosseum Dinas Sand, West Warcus (Capacity: 93,450)
This stadium will be used for the fourth Round of 16 game and the second Quarter Final hosted by Warkus.

Another relatively new stadium, built specifically to host international sporting events. Also another pejorative nickname that stuck: ‘Little Brother’s Colosseum’ was used to mock the construction of a large stadium which everyone currently sees as the ‘little brother’ to the Sand Dome, The Steelworks and The Cheese Grater.

Sand Dome Dinas Sand, West Warcus (Capacity: 97,530)
This stadium will be used for a Semi Final game hosted by Warkus.

A big stadium with a closed roof and air conditioning. Not as well looked after as some of the other big stadiums, since it’s rarely used, but the stands are made out of a fortified red clay. That’s pretty cool. Sometimes the walls get a little damp and water can seep through them, which isn't ideal.

Dome of Virtue Nyareth Newydd, Central Warkus (Capacity: 110,000)
This stadium will be used for either the Final or the Third Place Playoff.

A very big stadium built to imitate the style of Dinas Wen’s Caer Lloer – so it’s very gothic and it’s jet black. Locals have mixed feelings about its appearance. It looks stunning but having your city and country’s biggest stadium based on a castle from another city is seen as a bit embarrassing by some. A stadium that looks like an imposing black gothic castle is either the coolest or cringiest thing ever. Young detractors have taken to calling it 'Emo Castle'. It's the kind of place where you’d typically see cricket games, i.e. it's a little too big for anything but a Final. Infamously considered a bit of a library because of the quiet Warkusians normally populating the stands, but the atmosphere's incredible if your nation's fans know how to make some noise.

by **Saterun** » Wed Sep 09, 2026 5:16 pm

Welcome to Saterun!

Higher quality map available on factbook

Overview
Saterun is a mid-sized country, with the main island being about 230,000 square miles. The country has a population of 39,000,000. The people love sport, and the country is no stranger to hosting international teams. Saterun hosted editions I&II of the Lazarus Cup of Nations, a regional tournament for Lazarus, and a few editions of the Jenna Raven Cup. Tsear FC, whose home stadium will be used in the late stages of the tournament, hosted many teams during its run to the Associations Trophy Quaterfinals during the latest IFCF season. That stadium, the Tsear Tsuperdome, also hosted the finals of both the Liga B Champion's Trophy and the Rising Star's Cup of the same IFCF cycle. Finally, the nation hosted the 24th IAC a few cycles back, which was the largest tournament hosted by the SFF so far. Saterun is also divided into states. Each state has a specific culture and feel, with some big differences between east and west.

Culture
Although many small pockets of minority culture exist in Saterun, there are three main cultures: Agrillistic, Shaantam, and Bnadatish. Agrillistic culture prevails mainly in the west and southwest, and links to a hot summer climate. Possibly due to the climate, the people inhabiting these regions are generally laid-back, which gives Agrillistic culture as a whole a very calm feel. This region has produced many sports stars, mainly Justin Ydrossoponol and Appfel Maconaires. Shaantam, which prevails in the east, is very different. Although it too places importance on sport, Shaantam culture also places extreme importance on hard work and education. It was this that let it seamlessly transition to being home of the new capital after the Civil War. The hotbeds of Shaantam culture, Anasb and Fontecoro, located on the southeast edge of the main island, will host several matches of the tournament. Bnadatish is a tough, northern culture. Generally restricted to the outer three islands, it encompasses the least amount of people. For someone without a firm grip on Saterun history, Bnadatish may feel entirely un-Saterun. The top three islands were not originally part of the country, and were only added during the Reeskavov dynasty, hence their slight removal from the mainland.

Travel
Almost every major city has an international airport in Saterun. Airport codes are simple, with the first and last inital plus a number giving the name. For example, Anasb's airport code if AB4. Once you land, shuttles can take you throughout the airport and even sometimes into the nearby city. Saterun, being an island, also has many ports. The largest of these, Port of Ias, in the city of Ias, located in the southern state of Enhias, deals with thousands of passengers a day. Its shipping counterpart, also called the Port of Ias, deals with hundreds of thousands of containers a week. Of course, international trade is a major part of this, but domestic travel is often done on the sea too. On land, you can find primarily bus and metro travel. Cars are also plentiful on roads, and numerous car rental agencies are available to foreigners. Each team will be provided a separate bus used to transport between the hotel and the stadium.

Lodging
Each host city is assigned a hotel for any teams that might be staying there. If your match is in:
Anasb- Karl Sommer Hotel and Resort
Fontecoro- The Graduate Hotel
Tsear- Grand Sízian Hotel
Daxler- Palomas Inn and Suites
Tammen- The Seaside Complex
Futsworth- Castle Resort
Xaiv- The Orbital Hotel and Restaurant
Ias- Crystal Rock Hotel
Mieteng- The Meridan Suites
The hotels have been curated personally by the SFF, and are regarded as some of the best in the nation. Each team has an entire floor rented out for their stay. Of course, a team may have to play matches in different cities, in which case they will need to move hotels, and will get a new floor at a new hotel.

The Venues
Images of all the stadiums can be found here: https://www.nationstates.net/nation=sat ... id=1719247
A higher quality map can be found here: https://www.nationstates.net/nation=sat ... id=1804000

Anasb:
The capital and crown jewel of the Marja dynasty, Anasb combines a modern skylines with historic districts that are older the the state of Saterun itself. Anasb is the cultural capital of the East, and supports two teams in the Saterun A Liga. The food is amazing, and the city is located just 7 miles away from the ocean. Anasb is the third largest Saterun city by population, and, as the capital, also contains all of the administrative buildings. Popular attractions include the Diamond Palace, Anasb Central Zoo, and the Statue of Sha'lam.
Stadiums: Sultan Stadium, Racetrack Road, Continental Field

Tsear:
The largest city in the nation and the original capital under the Reeskavov dynasty, Tsear is the heart of Saterun. With a metro population of 3.4 million, Tsear and its surrounding neighborhoods are a dynamic and fun mixing ground of everything special about Saterun. Tsear boasts incredible public transport, extremely safe neighborhoods, and a sports culture that is unmatched anywhere else in the country. The FC/AC rivalry is a can't-miss event during the A Liga season.
Stadiums: Estadio Blanco Oro, Tsear Tsuperdome

Tammen:
If Anasb is the symbol of Shaantam, Tammen is the lifeblood of Agrillistic culture. This tropical beach city has a vibrant pulse, and is known for having the best weather in all of Saterun. The multiversal-famous Meyeres Beach lines the bustling downtown, and Tammen also has the highest concentration of elite universities in all of Saterun, possessing three in its downtown area. If there's a party city in Saterun, it's definitely Tammen.
Stadium: The Hycanthenium

Futsworth:
Despite not even being in the top 5 for population, Futsworth actually has the largest area of any city in Saterun. This is down mostly to geography, as the hillier northeast of the country, where Futsworth is located, forces towns and cities to spread out in search of buildable land. Futsworth is a very sports-oriented city, with Futsworth United being a strong side in the A Liga. Futsworth is also home to the best water polo, handball, and basketball teams in the country.
Stadium: Stade de Lume

Ias:
Ias is the fourth largest city in Saterun by population, and the major trading hub of the country. It also has the most amount of immigrants of any Saterun metro area, likely because the Saterun Amnesty Administration runs through the City of Ias. Ias is strongly connected to Lazarus, and has a thriving international district. Being the major port city, it has excellent seafood, and if you're in the area, you have to try sanumi, and fish plate rolled in rice and seaweed.
Stadium: Crescent Arena

Daxler:
The second historic capital of Saterun, Daxler served as the nation's center during the Republic era. This causes it to be significantly removed from the ruling family over in Anasb, and fiercely independent. Daxler's officials celebrate the city's rich history of democracy, which is often at odds with the agenda of the Marja family. Expect to see lots of old Republic flags, as well as street names that commemorate previous presidents.
Stadium: Adam Antwerp Arena

Mieteng:
Mieteng is one of the great cities of the South. The city center is split into the three major neighborhoods of Rolend, Sultana, and Faes-Hasting. Rolend is the old town, Sultana is the new, densly-populated center, and Faes-Hasting (or "FH", as it's known to locals) is the newer, hippier southern side of the city. Mieteng is well known for its art, and the Soprendido Gallery at the State Art Museum is the largest collection in Saterun.
Stadium: Banc of Saterun Park

Xaiv:
The sister city of Ias, Xaiv is located a bit more south, on the mouth of the River Asltan. This turned it into the original trade hub of the country, before Ias's rise. Just behind the city sits the Hellenic Rainforest, the largest forest and only rainforest in Saterun. Xaiv rivals Tsear in terms of culture, as the city is a hotspot of the Carnolic minority culture. When in Xaiv, visiting the St. Fiero Cathedral is a must, as it is one of the five great architectural projects completed before the modernization under the Reeskavovs.
Stadium: Hymes Road

Fontecoro:
Often overshadowed by Anasb, Fontecoro is a substantial city in its own right, and it's also the eastern-most point of the main island. It accounts for 65% of its home state of Portura's population, and everything that happens in Portura happens in Fontecoro. Originally founded by Burikinian migrants, Fontecoro has many relics of the past, as well as some of the most modern facilities in all of the Saterun. The Charles Hummer Regional Airport is said to be the nicest in the country.
Stadium: Fontecoro Municipal Stadium

Each group will have two stadiums assigned to it. The first match listed will take place in the first stadium, and the second will take place in the second listed stadium, ect. for the knockouts.

Group D:
Hymes Road (32,000)
Crescent Arena (30,200)

Group E:
Continental Field (32,000)
Fontecoro Municipal Stadium (22,500)

Group F:
Banc of Saterun Park (37,000)
Hymes Road (32,000)

Ro16
Banc of Saterun Park (37,000)
Continental Field (32,000)
Adam Antwerp Arena (50,000)
Stade de Lume (40,000)

Quarterfinals
Tsear Tsuperdome (57,000)
Racetrack Road (45,000)

Semifinals
Sultan Stadium (76,000)

Final/3PPO
The Hycanthenium (88,000)

by **New Bradman** » Wed Sep 09, 2026 7:07 pm

OOC: The squad's all-Anglophone names are deliberate, there are in-character reasons for it, depicted rather than endorsed. The composition will change through roleplay over the next few tournaments. Some details of the nation have changed since IAC 26. Current roster is canon. Images are also missing due to hosting issues.

The COMMONWEALTH of NEW BRADMAN
ROSTER for BAPTISM OF FIRE EIGHTY-NINE
Nation Name: The Commonwealth of New Bradman
Trigramme: NBR
Demonym: New Bradmanians
Team Nickname: The Navy & Reds
Official Supporters Group: Navy & Red Army
Capital City: Kingswood
President: Matthew Harris, Labour Party of New Bradman
Prime Minister: Alex Lang, New Bradman Social Democrats

The Commonwealth of New Bradman is a small, subtropical democratic republic, spanning a seven island chain known for its beautiful beaches, laid-back attitude, monoculturalism, and brutal colonial history
It is home to around 3 million people, with 960,000 or so living on the main island of Kingswood, home of the capital city of the same name. The archipelago only recently ceased being a constitutional monarchy after a republican referendum not so long ago.
The New Bradman National Football Team, affectionately known as the "Navy & Reds" plays at the 75,000 seater National Football Stadium in the capital city of Kingswood.
They are managed by Jason Taylor, who is the son of the late sports magnate Steven Taylor, both of whom had playing careers for AFC Kingswood, one of the most prestigious teams in New Bradman. Steven Taylor is now president of both the New Bradman FA and New Bradman Premier League.

Manager: Jason Taylor, 58
The son of recently-departed octogenarian NBFA and NBPL President Steven Taylor, he has been coaching AFC Kingswood for 5 years now, and has now become National Manager of both the full squad and the U23 team.

Assistant Manager: James Long, 40
James was a defender for Kingswood Athletic in the 3rd tier a few years ago, and is now the assistant manager for the national team.

SQUAD:
GK
#1 - GK - Arlo Horner - Age 25 - Lillydale Jets - VICE-CAPTAIN
#12 - GK - Jack Simpson - Age 31 - Edwardsham Athletic
#13 - GK - Finn Kelly - Age 22 - AFC Kingswood
Arlo Horner is certainly a young talent, who looks to be the first ever goalkeeper for the New Bradmanian national team. Jack Simpson is a veteran backup, and Finn Kelly is the youth youngster at third-string.

DEF
#2 - DR - Harvey Taylor - Age 29 - Ashton Town
#3 - DL - Vincent Fry - Age 24 - Lillydale Jets
#4 - DC - Anthony Fox - Age 28 - Edwardsham Athletic
#5 - DC - Jonathan McDonald - Age 30 - Fulton Town
#14 - DR - Alex Payne - Age 28 - Ryanvale FC
#15 - DL - Leon Robertson - Age 32 - Harriswood Rovers
#16 - DC - James Lang - Age 21 - Davidson City
#17 - DC - Michael North - Age 27 - Whitehaven Wanderers
Experienced winger Taylor and the youthful Fry look to funnel the opposing attackers into veterans McDonald and Fox in the middle, while the bench has both youth and experience.

MID
#6 - DMC - Thomas Dry - Age 27 - AFC Parker
#7 - DMC - Theodore Harvey - Age 23 - Edwardsham Athletic
#8 - AMC - Sebastian McNeil - Age 29 - Fulton Town - CAPTAIN
#18 - DMC - Ryan Knight - Age 19 - AFC Parker
#19 - DMC - Allan Bridge - Age 21 - Ryanvale FC
#20 - AMC - Callum Fisher - Age 26 - Brunswick City
Captain Sebastian McNeil leads the midfield from the front as a hole player, with Dry and Harvey sitting just past the defensive line to act as a bridge between the defence and the attack.

ATT
#9 - ST - Maxwell Mitchell - Age 27 - AFC Kingswood
#10 - RW - Jacob Gilbert - Age 29 - Davidson City
#11 - LW - Zac Richards - Age 24 - Alexandra United
#21 - ST - Kevin Martin - Age 20 - Brunswick City
#22 - RW - Jack Naismith - Age 26 - Lillydale Jets
#23 - LW - Mitch McBain - Age 22 - Davidson City
Mitchell leads an elite tri-pronged strike force, with Gilbert and Richards on the wings looking for the cross to Mitchell and the other flank. Martin is the youngest player in the 23-man squad and looks set to be an explosive late-game super sub.

Penalty Taker: Maxwell Mitchell/Sebastian McNeil/Jacob Gilbert
Free Kick Taker: Sebastian McNeil/Jacob Gilbert/Thomas Dry
Corner Taker: Jacob Gilbert/Zac Richards/Sebastian McNeil

Probable Starting Formation: 4-3-3 2DM Wide
GK Horner
DL Fry DC Fox DC McDonald DR Taylor
DMC Dry DMC Harvey
AMC McNeil
LW Richards ST Mitchell RW Gilbert

Modifier: +5.0
The team looks to play a wing-based gegenpressing 4-3-3 with the two defensive mids and wide strike force. They will play with a high line, high press, and offside trap, playing true attacking and entertaining football.

THE OPPONENT CAN
Choose my goalscorers? Yes.
Godmod scoring events? Yes.
RP injuries to my players? Yes, within reason, and I reserve the right to change the severity in a follow-up RP.
Godmod injuries to my players? Yes, as above.
Hand out yellow cards to my players? Yes.
Hand out red cards to my players? Yes, but only 2 per match maximum, and never to my captain or vice-captain.
Godmod other events? TG me first, but I'm always open to ideas.

by **Austroguinea** » Thu Sep 10, 2026 2:15 am

AUSTROGUINEA NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM

INFO, STAFF, STYLE MOD.
Nicknames: Los Toros/Os Touros/Les Taureaux (The Bulls), Albirroja/Alvirrubra/Blanc-rouge (White and Red), La Furia/A Fúria Tropical/Le Fureur Tropicale (The Tropical Fury)
Goal song: Chuntaros Style by El Gran Silencio
Win song: Fiesta by Ivete Sangalo
Manager: Carlinhos Dunga (46)
Assistants: Javier Maniego (53), Nanami Hanemura (33), and Hendrão Guterres (41)
Tactic formation: 3-5-2
Style mod.: +2.50

JERSEYS MADE BY SCORELAB

Based in Sleman, scorelab became famous for by wearing the league champions, the owners themselves, Yogyakarta FA who had been on a cinderella run after the Java-Borneo dominance of the league by winning the Clausura 2048 and the league as a whole, who sought interest from other regional clubs to wear them. As a result, the company started to become a company while being owned by the Yogyakarta FA and still wearing them since 2046. Now, scorelab will provide the national team as a way to start their worldwide expansion whilist being owned by their parent club.

ROSTER

GK
#1 Mateus Martins (29)
#18 Éric Wamytan (18)
#23 Guillermo Marín, Jr. (33, captain)

DF
#2 CB/LB André Colomina (19)
#3 CB Márcio da Costa (23)
#4 CB Fernando Calaca (22)
#5 RB/CB Pabling Martinez (21)
#12 CB Laurent Keletaona (27)
#13 CB Faris Alejandrinez (22)
#14 CB Marcus Alexandre (20)

MF
#6 CB/CDM Roland Avaricio Kalaw (26)
#7 CAM Zé Arisaka (21)
#8 CAM Pierre-Alphonse Waheo (23)
#9 CDM/RM Jaime Montenegro (29)
#13 CDM Antonio Reinaldo Sosa (24)
#15 LM Hendra Kurniawan (20)
#16 LM/CAM Marlon Herrera (23)
#17 CDM/CAM Virgilinho Timorense (22)
#19 RM Josefino Zavaleta
#20 RM Olivier Deschamps

ST
#10 ST Marcelinho (19)
#21 ST Ibai Tandingan (22)
#24 LW/ST Jesús Takai (22)
#25 ST Arnel Pineda (19)
#26 ST/RW Yago Atoigue (28)

STARTING XI
GK: #23 G. Marin, Jr. ©
CB: #12 L. Keletaona
CB: #3 M. da Costa
CB: #4 F. Calaca
LM: #15 H. Kurniawan
CDM: #13 A.R. Sosa
CAM: #7 Zé Arisaka
CDM: #21 P. Pelépusí
RM: #19 J. Zavaleta
ST: #10 Marcelinho
ST: #21 Ibai T.

Substitutes may vary.

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my goalscorers: Yes
Godmod scoring events: Yes
RP injuries to my players: Yes, no severity please
Godmod injuries to my players: Yes
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes, just two
Hand out red cards to my players: Yes, only one
Godmod other events: Yes, we can do crazy stuff while being friendly to everyone (also TG me first if you want to but it's optional don't worry)

by **Nordeyar** » Thu Sep 10, 2026 2:48 am

Stórhertogadømi Norðeyjar
Name: The Grand Duchy of Norðeyjar
Founded: 1984
Manager: Katrin Sólheim
Nickname: Fótbóltsliðið
Home stadium: Uthavn National Stadium
Country code: NDY

Home Kits	Away Kits

National Team Selection

Goalkeepers
#1, GK, Rasmus Eldvik, Age 29, Uthavn City
#12, GK, Leif Havnadal, Age 24, Norðvik United
#22, GK, Tóki Sørensen, Age 33, Eystervík United

Defenders
#4, CB, Mikkel Havnadal, Age 35, Royal Uthavn (Captain)
#5, CB, Anders Nørholm, Age 28, Brøndby IF
#13, CB, Jónas Skarheim, Age 23, Rosenborg BK
#15, CB, Kieran MacLeod, Age 28, Aberdeen
#2, RB, Magnus Dalsgaard, Age 27, FC Midtjylland
#26, RB, Elias Østerby, Age 22, Eystervík United
#3, LB, Rúni Norðvik, Age 30, Molde FK
#23, LB, Dylan Kárason, Age 25, Cardiff City

Midfielders
#6, DM, Sverri Vesterholm, Age 31, Vestravík AFC
#14, DM, Mathias Lundgaard, Age 28, FC Nordsjælland
#8, CM, Aron Heinesen, Age 27, Celtic
#16, CM, Kristian Fjeld, Age 24, AZ Alkmaar
#21, CM, Brynjar Eiriksen, Age 21, Ajax
#27, CM, Callum Ørnsson, Age 23, Sunderland
#10, AM, Nikolaj Haldorsen, Age 29, Club Brugge
#18, AM, Sámal Útvig, Age 26, Uthavn Athletic

Attackers
#7, RW, Oskar Vang, Age 25, Brentford
#17, RW, Finlay Norðdal, Age 22, PSV Eindhoven
#24, RW, Tomas Skovgaard, Age 21, Borussia Dortmund
#11, LW, Eirik Vestergaard, Age 28, FC København
#20, LW, Lukas MacAulay, Age 24, Rangers
#29, LW, Emil Sørdal, Age 21, FC Midtjylland
#9, ST, Elias Norðvik, Age 31, Feyenoord (On Loan At Uthavn City) (Vice Captain)
#19, ST, Magnus Høydal, Age 27, Skarheim Albion
#25, ST, Jákup Nørvik, Age 23, Bodø/Glimt
#28, ST, Patrick Haldane, Age 26, Hearts
#30, ST, Ragnar Leivsson, Age 20, Brighton & Hove Albion

Penalty Taker: Elias Norðvik
Free Kick Taker: Mikkel Havnadal
Corner Taker: Rúni Norðvik / Magnus Dalsgaard

Formation: 4-2-3-1 DM AM Wide

Modifier: 0

Choose my goalscorers? Yes.
Godmod scoring events? Yes.
RP injuries to my players? Yes but I can change it.
Godmod injuries to my players? Yes but again I can change it.
Hand out yellow cards to my players? Yes.
Hand out red cards to my players? Yes. 1 per match max.
Godmod other events? TG me but if you are, make it at least realistic.

More Info at: https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=2787834

by **Tumnia** » Thu Sep 10, 2026 6:55 am

Roster of Tumnian National Soccer Team
They play mostly in Anadyr Wharf Government Stadium
Formation: 4-2-3-1

Kits: Home: All blue and white and yellow , Away: All yellow and white

Coach:
Vladimir Demyan

Squad:
Shirt Nr. and name (Age, Club).

Goalkeeper
1. Pavel Semyonovov(48, Bilibino Chukchis FC)(he is the team captain, he is a very good goalkeeper)

Defenders
Center Backs
1. Viktor Nikolaev(36, Biriskia FC)
2. Oleg Makarov(25, Biriskia FC)

Full Backs
1. Anatoly Orlov(44, Anadyr FC)
2. Valery Kovalyov(21, Biriskia FC)

Midfielders
1. Vasilyev Popov(19, Anadyr FC)
2. Alexei Novikov(19, Anadyr FC)

Attacking Midfielders
1. Tteck the Jawa(30, Anadyr FC)(these trio of midfielders are the first alien football players)
2. Bas the Jawa(27, Biriskia FC)
3. Titut the Jawa(29, Anadyr FC)

Attacker
1.Nikita Kozlov(18, Anadyr FC)(a very good attacker like a sniper)

Trigramme= TUA

Full history of Tumnian football
1. 1990 Tumnian Football Association made
2. 1990 Chukotka Football Cup made
3. 1991 Tumnian National soccer team made
4. 1996 Anadyr FC is established
5. 1999 Biriskia FC is made
6. 1999 Bilibino Chukchis FC is made
7. 2000 Pevek FC and Egvekinot FC is made
8. 2005 Biriskia FC won Football cup
9. 2015 Pevek FC won football cup
10. 2020 Bilibino Chukchis FC won football cup
11. 2022 Evgekinot FC is made
12. 2023 Provideniya FC is made

BACKUPS
Goalkeeper
1. John Mitchell(Anadyr FC, 24)(a very good goalkeeper like Semyonovov)

Defenders
Center Backs
1. Maxim Semenov(Evgekinot FC, 19)
2. Yuri Stanislav(Bilibino Chukchis FC, 18)

Midfielders
1. Georgy Kovalenko(Biriskia FC, 30)(a good midfielder also)
2. Vladimir Borisov(Pevek FC, 39)

Attacking Midfielders
1. Alexander Kim(Anadyr FC, 21)(a very good attacking midfielder also)
2. Ruslav Baranov(Provideniya FC, 35)
3. Kuku the Kowakian Monkey Lizard(Evgekinot FC, 40)

Attacker
1. Konstantin Stepanov(Pevek FC, 29)(a very good attacker also the same level as Kozlov)

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my goalscorers: No
Godmod scoring events: Yes
RP injuries to my players: No(so unfair)
Godmod injuries to my players: No(unfair also)
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes(if fair)
Hand out red cards to my players: Yes(if fair)
Godmod other events: Yes(lets do crazy stuff but Telegram me pls TG)

by **Krikill** » Sat Sep 12, 2026 5:59 am

Roster of the Krikillian Team:

Manager:

Kisne Milke (32 years, female)

Coach:

Suseku Mija (46 years, male)

Goalkeeper:

Kele Mulē (34 years, male)

Defender:

Ike Nōmekone (Midcenter Defender, 26, female)
Kić Saċek (Midcenter Defender, 23, male)
Kine Nōmejike (Right-Back, 37, male)
Kini Kesejike (Left-Back, 24, female)
Nizi Nike (Center-Back, 26, male)
Nize Monder (Center-Back, 25, male)

Strikers/Attackers:

Aśnen Mokeni (Midfield, considered a Star player, 22, male)
Iko Kura (Rightward, 24, male)
Nić Kuranemo (Leftward, 28, male)
Iśne Neljenon (Rear, 22, female)

Reserves:

Goalkeeper:

Ćin Xelecna (27, male)

Defenders:

Ċune Konel (Center, 23, female)
Dine Sini (Rear, 25, female)

Strikers:

Kine Nōmekone (Midfield, 22, male)
Sini Kosūla (Sideways, 24, female)

Details:

Club Name:

Kinekan Wanderers.

History:

1989: Legalization of professional football.
1991: The Kinekan Wanderers become a professional football organization.
1992-2006: Regular champions, the club sometimes makes it to the quarter-finals, sometimes doesn't.
2007: Kinekan Wanderers makes it to the semi-finals where they are soundly defeated by the Wednesdayers.
2007-2011: Make it to the quarter-finals and are defeated.
2011: Make it in fact to the finals but face the Wednesdayers again and are defeated, highest point so far.
2011-2022: Semi-finals or quarter-finals.
2023-2024: They made it to the finals but are soundly defeated by again the Wednesdayers.
2025: New manager with cash takes Aśnen Mokeni from a seller club named United Bekenu.
2026: The team went onto the finals and finally defeated Wednesday via Aśnen. Due to recent arrangements, the winner can go onto the World Cup and BoF.

Strategy & Tactics:

Using the highly aggressive 4-2-4 positioning and with the tactic of Give-and-go, i.e a player would have the ball, pass it on to another striker who would then run to get a goal via close range or penalty kick. In the case of defence, a low block would be built, although the team usually counts on aggressiveness as seen by the striker's quality, higher than that of a defender.

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my goalscorers: Yes
Godmod scoring events: Yes, I will decide whether it counts and is sensible enough to occur.
RP injuries to my players: Yes, limited in severity, not enough to put them off the tournament, unless you get my permission.
Godmod injuries to my players: I will see, talk to me first.
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes
Hand out red cards to my players: Yes, Once per round and not onto the star player.
Godmod other events: TG me, I’ll see.

by **Intanitche** » Sat Sep 12, 2026 1:52 pm

Intanitchean Football Association

Internal Memorandum

FAO: National Squad players
From: Aled Morgan, National Squad head coach

Friends,
This is a big moment. The first time Intanitche has been involved in an international tournament. You have all been chosen because you show great talent on the pitch. But you need to be prepared for what you’re going to face out there. It won’t just be your opponents you have to face. You are all about to come up against footballing cultures and fan reactions you have never experienced. This is going to be an exceptional challenge, but I feel certain you will all rise to it. I’ll give you more detail on the specifics in training, but I hope you’ll be able to adapt to whatever you face out there.

That said, there are some important facts that I should communicate before our first training session. We will be playing a flexible 4-1-1-1-3 formation, with the wing-backs available to come forward into wide midfield when needed. The following players have been selected for this year’s national squad:

1 Evan Rees GK
2 Ewan MacLeod CB
3 Ffion Davies CB
4 Cian Morgan LWB
5 Gwenna Thomas RWB
6 Iwan Price CM
7 Finn Llewelyn CM
8 Megan Vaughan AM
9 Callum MacNeil RW
10 Tomos Quigg CF
11 Bethan Hughes LW
12 Saoirse McNamara DM
13 Niamh Evans AM
14 Dylan Pritchard GK
15 Branwen Evans CB
16 Gareth Vaughan CB/DM
17 Anwen Bowen CF
18 Shannon O'Mara RWB

You will find attached mock-ups of our home and away shirts, as well as a goalkeeper shirt. I hope these are to your satisfaction.

Should you have any further queries prior to the start of training, please do reach out to me.

Yours,
Aled Morgan
National Head Coach

Home kit:

Away kit:

Keeper kit:

by **New Kowloon Bay** » Sat Sep 12, 2026 4:13 pm

Relevant Information:
Nation Name: The Citystate of New Kowloon Bay / The Greater Bay Area (NKB)
Denonym: Kowloonis
Population: 90M
Home Kit: Bauhinia red shirt and shorts, diagonal lotus-green slash across chest and gold trim on cuffs. Red socks with green band
Away Kit: White shirt with red and green geometric piping, gold trim on cuffs, white socks with gold band
Third Kit: Navy blue shirt, red and green cuffs
Style Mod: +2.5
Patient, possession-based 3-4-3 with ball-carrying CBs and marauding WBs, disciplined CMs to control tempo and a fluid front three to burst out quickly when defense is stretched.

Goalkeepers	Club	Number	Age
Rocky Kit	Eastern	#1	29
Chao Wai-hou	Taipa Lotus FC	#12	24
Lin Haoran	Shenzhen Peng City	#21	25

Rocky Kit remains the unquestioned #1, with 11 clean sheets for Eastern this season and excellent distribution from out the back. Not just a shot-stopper either, watch out for those long diagonals towards Okfafor or Nascimento. Chao Wai-Hou is a bit of a surprise to me. Taipa Lotus are relegation contenders, and usually aren't the type of team for call-ups to occur, however three penalty saves in the Bay Cup has put him in the spotlight. Whether he can live up to the hype remains to be seen. Lin Haoran has been called up for the previous 3 friendlies, however shaky outings in the past month - 5 goals conceded in 2 games could see him losing his spot soon.
~Angel Chan, The Pearl Sports

Defenders	Club	Number	Age	Position
Marcus Webb	Eastern District	#2	27	RB
Lukas Brandt	Henan Songshan Longmen	#3	26	CB
Tsang Chi-fung	Tianjin Jinmen Tiger	#4	30	CB
Rafael Mendes	Taipa Lotus FC	#5	23	LB
Wong Ka-lok	Olhanense	#6	22	CB
Marko Ivanović	Shenzhen Peng City	#15	28	CB
Ante Kovačić	Shenzhen Peng City	#22	31	CB
Zhou Yifan	Shenzhen Peng City	#25	24	CB

Honestly, I don't get the inclusion of Kovačić. He's been slow all season, and reckless to boot - three red cards already and the season's not even over. 31 years old, and let's not sugarcoat it: he shouldn't be on the plane. Compare that to Ivanovic, who's been an absolute rock and leads the league in blocks. The other callups are fine - Webb, Brandt and Tsang are stalwarts in the team, and surely look to continue their run of 2 clean sheets in the past 2 friendlies. In terms of the youngsters, Wong Ka-lok, seems to be one to watch. He can waltz into the midfield and dribble past half the team, and looks like future captain material. He, along with Mendes and Zhou enjoy their first callups, and Mendes might be the quickest center-back Kowloon has ever produced...shame about his discipline though.
~Everson, South China Morning Post Sports

Midfielders	Club	Number	Age	Position
Rodrigo Silva	Lee Man	#7	29	CM
Lee Chun-hei	Shijiazhuang Gongfu	#8	26	CM
Fung Tsz-long	Tai Po	#10	25	CM
Chao Weng-hou	CD Monte Carlo	#14	20	CM
Bruno Santos	Leça	#16	27	CAM
Lam Ka-wai	Taipa Lotus FC	#17	23	CM
Marco Choi	Taipa Lotus FC	#19	22	CAM
Iker Fernández	Shenzhen Peng City	#18	26	CAM
Noam Peretz	Shenzhen Peng City	#23	27	CM

With a league-record streak of an assist in six consecutive games, surely Lee Chun-hei will be the figurehead of the team. He's on an absolute tear, pressing numbers never been higher and he has the most progressive passes out of all our players. Alongside him are Fernandez, Peretz and Fung Tsz-Long, which can pretty much reliably run the midfield in whatever way you need. Bold selections in Chao Weng-hou and Marco Choi, who although do have flair, and Chao having a respectable 5 goals for a relegation contender; have been thrust into a senior squad in quite the competition. Whether it's a diamond in the rough or a reckless pick will have to be determined.
~Lam Peng, KTV Sport

Forwards	Club	Number	Age	Position
Chidi Okafor	JK Tallinna Kalev	#9	24	RW
Pablo Ruiz	Eastern	#11	28	ST
James Whitfield	Shenzhen Peng City	#20	25	LW
Gabriel Nascimento	Shenzhen Peng City	#24	30	ST
Choi Long-tin	Shenzhen Peng City	#13	21	ST

What can I say about the Kowlooni attack? It's pretty good. Gabriel Nascimento is the star and the captain, thirty years old but plays like he's not a day over twenty, the top scorer of the national team and his league, 2x CSL Best Player. the accolades roll on. I've seen him score twice to recover from a losing position more times than I can count. Okafor, tearing it up in Estonia has forced his way into the team on his excellent end product, and the raw Choi Long-tin at just 21 is arguably the most exciting Kowlooni prospect this decade - sooner or later he'll be fighting with Nascimento for a spot in the first XI. Apart from that, however, things get a bit uncomfortable. Whitfield and Ruiz may have time left in their primes, but form doesn't lie, and both haven't been good in months - 1 and 0 G/A respectively. Hopefully this turns things around for them.
~Vicky Fong, CONNECT Sport

Manager:

The manager Chao Wing-Shun has spent two decades coaching across East Asia, from Shanghai Port to Shenzhen, and it's no coincidence that Shenzhen has the most players called up to the team. Before that, he was a successful youth coach for Eastern, and before that spent an unremarkable 9 years dictating the midfield for Accrington Stanley all the way in England. His style seems unfashionable, almost mundane, with patient posession, generally running a 3-4-3, excellent at defensive set pieces while offensive ones are more unstructured. Where he shines however is his man-management, with the rivalry of Pablo Ruiz and Rodrigo Silva basically nullified under his command. Let's hope he can do us proud in this Baptism of Fire.
~Ip Tak-Fai, Delta Herald

First XI - (3-4-3):
GK: Rocky Kit

CB: Tsang Chi-fung
CB: Marko Ivanović
CB: Wong Ka-lok

LM(LWB): Rafael Mendes
CM: Noam Peretz
CM: Lee Chun-Hei (C)
RM(RWB): Marcus Webb

LW: James Whitfield
ST: Gabriel Nascimento (VC)
RW: Chidi Okafor

by **Novaya Zemlya Archipelago** » Sat Sep 12, 2026 5:31 pm

Novaya Zemlya Archipelago National Football team!

Having previously only played games against other republics in the Novaya Zemlyan Confederation, a team representing the Republic of Novaya Zemlya is for the first time entering international competition. Excitement is rife in the arctic nation, where football is the most popular sport, as fans look forward to seeing their team test themselves against international competition, and represent Novaya Zemlya on the world stage.

However, the team’s entrance into the competition has been marred by political drama at home. The Novaya Zemlya Confederation is a union of arctic archipelagos, and while one country, each republic making up the confederation is highly autonomous. When Football first reached the archipelago in the 1960s, the ruling socialist party decreed that each republic and autonomous territory should have their own national team and league system. The Novaya Zemlyan Football Union initially wanted to send a team consisting of players from the full confederation, with players from Severnaya Zemlya and Serebryanaya Zemlya especially playing in the Zemlyan Premier league and many would be good enough to make the team. Despite calling the old system of each republic having their own national team “Archaic”, a deal failed to be reached in time for the cutoff of the baptism of fire, causing political scandal in Belushya Guba. The main point of disagreement was the football unions of Severnaya Zemlya and Serebryanaya Zemlya believing that clubs from their archipelagos would not be represented enough in the top two divisions of Novaya Zemlyan Football. Of the 7 republics and 5 autonomous territories making up the Novaya Zemlya Confederation, the Novaya Zemlyan team consists of only players from the republic of Novaya Zemlya, the largest republic in the confederation and home to its capital Belushya Guba. Leader of the Zemlyan Football Union Alexsandr Tverev said in a statement he remains confident that a full merger of football associations and leagues of the confederation will take place, and negotiations continue. Speaking on the political turmoil, manager Maksim Komarov said in an interview with Radio Belushya Guba that he believes that the Novaya Zemlyan public will get behind the team and that he hopes a deal will be reached soon. He also declared that good results on the international stage will quickly dispel doubts over the team selection and he is confident he can deliver these results. Komarov then went on to insist that he has full faith in all his players, and he is sure they will do Novaya Zemlya proud!

Information
Demonym - Novaya Zemlyan
Population - 8,641,838
FA – NZFS (Novaya Zemlyan Football Union)
Home Kit – Red
Away Kit – White
Home GK Kit – Green
Away GK Kit – Black
Nickname – The Polar Bears
Home Stadium – Stadion Arktika (capacity – 62,353)
Style Mod: -1
Manager: Maksim Komarov, 42
Komorov is still a relatively young manager, and he won the national team job after a stunning 3rd place finish with ill-fancied Zvezda Krasino. At club level Komarov has shown he can achieve results against teams with better players and finances; however, it is yet to be seen how he will manage now he is in charge of the nation’s best.
Captain: Denis Vtorushin
Captain of league champions Rogachevo FC, Vtorushin brings his experience and leadership to captain the national team.
Vice-Captain: Radmir Smirnov
Captain of Dinamo Belushya Guba despite his relatively young age, Smirnov was a surprise choice as vice-captain, being selected ahead of favourite for the role Yaroslav Churikov
Key Player: Vsevolod Grishkov
Normally deployed as a number 10 for club Rogachevo FC, Grishkov usually finds himself playing deeper in the national team. Grishkov is hailed as the one player in the national team who can provide that bit of spark and a magic moment to rescue a result, and for this he is a fan favourite.
Hot Prospect: Oleg Salmin
18-year-old striker Salmin had a breakout season for Chernomerets Rusanova, scoring 15 goals in a mid-table side. After earning himself a move to Lokomotiv Belushya Guba, Salmin received his first call up for the national team ahead of the baptism of fire.

Full team called up for the baptism of fire

Goalkeepers
Gk Vasily Serkov 23, 6-foot-4 (Dinamo Belushya Guba)
Gk Borislav Novikov 32, 6-foot-2 (Rogachevo FC)
GK Anton Shcherbakov 27, 6-foot-3 (Zvezda Krasino)
Defenders
LB Neleyko Yaptik 21, 5-foot-11 (FC Malye Karmakuly)
LB Artur Konev 26, 5-foot-9 (Spartak Belushya Guba)
CB Denis Vtorushin 24, 6-foot-5 (Rogachevo FC)
CB Yaroslav Churikov 25, 6-foot-4 (Lokomotiv Belushya Guba)
CB Vladislav Shevchuk 28 6-foot-3 (Rotor Borzova)
CB Luka Komogortsev 21, 6-foot-2 (Rogachevo FC)
RB Viktor Rastorguyev 23, 5-foot-10 (Rogachevo FC)
RB Rudolf Mayer 22, 6-foot-1 (SSV Novaya Ulma)
Midfielders
DM Radmir Smirnov 22, 6-foot-2 (Dinamo Belushya Guba)
DM Yuri Ruzayev 23, 6-foot-0 (Rogachevo FC)
CM Leo Schuster 22, 6-foot-1 (SSV Novaya Ulma)
CM Aleksey Morozov 25. 5-foot-9 (Zvezda Krasino)
CM Alexsandr Razinsky 20, 5-foot-11 (Spartak Belushya Guba)
CAM Vsevolod Grishkov 21, 5-foot-10 (Rogachevo FC)
Forwards
LW Alexsandr Savichev 22, 5-foot-9 (Rogachevo FC)
LW Mikhail Zakrevski 21, 5-foot-11 (Torpedo Pakhtusovo)
RW Fedor Sobolev 23, 5-foot-10 (Metallurg Stolbovoy)
RW Milan Lazarev 25, 5-foot-8 (Dinamo Belushya Guba)
ST Nikita Tvardovski 22, 6-foot-3 (Sokol Zhelaniya)
ST Oleg Salmin 18, 6-foot-1 (Lokomotiv Belushya Guba)

Tactics
Maksim Komarov prefers to set his team up in a 4-5-1 formation; however, he also can set the team up in a defensive 5-3-2 formation against strong opposition. Novaya Zemlya plays disciplined football. When out of possession they look to force teams out wide, to invite crosses that Novaya Zemlya’s two tall centra backs are well equipped to deal with. Novaya Zemlya will happily commit minor fouls to slow down the game and kill momentum of opposition attacks. Novaya Zemlya looks to counterattack with speed, looking to hit early crosses of their own into striker Tvardovski. Novaya Zemlya are especially effective from set pieces, especially corners. Novaya Zemlya will pack the box on corners and are very good at winning headers. Star man Vsevolod Grishkov is also very capable at scoring from direct free kicks. While Novaya Zemlya won’t create too many chances during a game, Tvardovski is an excellent poacher and can pounce on even the slightest chance. However, Novaya Zemlya does have some key weaknesses. Firstly, while Novaya Zemlya’s wingers are skilled at direct running and crosses, they struggle to exhibit the flair to beat players, and they lack end product. Novaya Zemlya’s goalkeeper Serkov, while excelling at shot stopping, is woeful with the ball at his feet, and tends to play long from goal kicks, something opposition managers can look to exploit. Another key weakness is that Novaya Zemlya’s tactical plan can break down after going a goal down, and they struggle to get back into games after this. When they are forced to attack, Novaya Zemlya can struggle to create chances and become overly reliant on Grishkov to produce a moment of magic. Novaya Zemlya also boasts a very young squad by international standards, and a lack of experience could hurt them in big moments.

When deploying a 5-3-2 formation, Novaya Zemlya looks to pack the center of the pitch, again forcing opponents out wide. The extra body in defence helps with reducing shot opportunities, and space for the opponents to operate. Novaya Zemlya will play very direct on the ball in this system, looking to hit the ball long to their two strikers. While they very much struggle to score with this system, it is an excellent way to grind out a 0-0 draw. Finally, Novaya Zemlya is an incredibly cold arctic climate, Novaya Zemlyan players excel in cold temperatures but can struggle in warmer climates.

Strengths
Strength, Aerial Ability, set pieces, centre backs

Weaknesses
Chance creation, flair, coming from behind against similarly skilled teams, wingers.

Usual Lineups, in both formations

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my goalscorers: Yes
Godmod scoring events: Yes If Reasonable
RP injuries to my players: Yes but not severe
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes
Hand out red cards to my players: Yes
Godmod other events: Yes within reason

by **Fynmark** » Sat Sep 12, 2026 5:40 pm

[ooc, picture of the squad is ai and will not be counted for the RP bonus.

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my goalscorers: Yes
Godmod scoring events: Yes
RP injuries to my players: No
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes
Hand out red cards to my players: Yes
Godmod other events: No

Goalkeepers

[1] ADAM ZIELINSKI (29 Years) Starter Keeper from Svalbard FK and national keeper for 10 years. The safe starter for the National Team. He is known for taunting opponent Players and Fans alike. However his performance in the last Years have made him a staple that could not replaced.

[12] Brynjar Neumann (23 years) The future hope for Fynmarks Goalposts. Right now he is captain of the second Division champion Kronan IK and was a staple in their near perfect season with 14 Wins by 18 matches. 9 of them with a clean sheet. He is a quite ambitious player who is rumored to be sold to a foreign club. Allthough the press is not happy about this rumours.

[18] Kristjan Berglund (36 years) This will be the last tourney for Kristjan, he knows it, everyone knows it. The former star keeper from Lindholm IF had been starter before Zielinski stole the glory. Now he is the substitute for the substitute. Only a miracle can give him one last tourney.

Defender

[2] JONAS SCHNEIDER (19 years) The rookie from Kronan IK, one of the best Right wingers in the national Leagues. 3 goals, 4 Asssists. He has 2 seaons for his record and his nomination was mostly posssible because of the Lindholm Season that resulted Promotion in the Premier Liga. His family has strong ties to the Royal Army of Fynmark which might have helped his nomination.

[13] Kaj Schnyder (25 years) Kaj is the budget starter for the right winger Position. However around 1 month ago he was replaced by Schneider. He is a bit frustrated and is rumored to be disloyal against coach Sigmund Krol.

[3] OSWALD CZAIKOWSKI (24 years) A stable starter for the last 2 years. He plays for Kronan IK and played all 18 games. Oswald is a former soldier of Royal Army of Finmark and became a player for the military club Goerdinglund BK before he switched to Kronan last year. He is a true patriot who is known for some... problematic interviews in the past. Still when the "Tank of Fynmark" is in front of you, giving up the ball might be the best option.

[4] THORBJØRN TRUMBAUER (29 years) The veteran of the defense. He is playing for Svalbard FK and like his Colleague Oswald not a pretty technician. His job is simple. Stopp the ball and the opponent too if needed. He has a large record of fouls and 14 red cards. Most of them given for good reason

[15] Tauras Byquist (19 years old) The substitute with 3 seaons played for Lindholm IF. He is the future of the Fynmark defense, a bit naive and posssible a transfer option this winter. He is not the typical defense Tank, instead he was raised with the concept of "future soccer" which prides itself of instructing a better technique and speed to the fynmarkian football. [14] Håkan Winkler (29) A veteran player coming from second divsision Svalbard Nordstjärna IF. He has some experience from the Premier Liga, however he refused to end his contract with Svalbard. He is a former ultra turned player when the team needed a new defender. With 1,90 metre and 90 kilo he is a classic "manstopper" of the fynmarkian defense.

[5] LAUGE SÖDERSTRÖM (23 years) Lauge is captain and star player of Fremad Vesthavn (5th place Premier Liga). He plays professsional soccer since he is 16 and he is more of a leader. Whenever you need a player to take action. He will probably do this. Originally a inner defense player he plays as a Left Winger in Krols System.

[16] Wolf Korhonnen (21 years) Another Kronen IK player, nominated because of Kronen Season. Allthough the defense was good, Korhonnen was only a average player but still best left winger of the second division.
Middfielder

[6] POUL KOPPEL (37 Years)

[17] Marius Åkesson

[7] OSKAR FELD (28 years)

[18] Loke Nilsen [8] KARLO HERMANN (20 years)

[19] Stig Haraldsson [9] NICLAS JAKSEN (25 Years)

[20] Pål Janson

Striker

[10] MATHIAS STURM (25 years)

[11] VIKTOR VONNEGUT (24 years)

[21] Leopold Specht

[22] Bjarte Berntsson

[23] Christen Knutson

coach Sigmund Krol (42 years)
Style Modifier - 2

by **Serkovy** » Sat Sep 12, 2026 8:27 pm

Serkovy Nacionalni Futboll

Code: Select all: My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following: Choose my goalscorers: Y Godmod scoring events: Y Within reason (nothing too wacky) RP injuries to my players: Y Within reason Godmod injuries to my players: N Hand out yellow cards to my players: Y as long as they give their team the same amount Hand out red cards to my players: Same as above Godmod other events: Y for stuff like Weather

Team Profile:
Name: Serkovy Nacionalni Futboll (Serkovy National Football)
Nickname: Blue Stallions
Colours: Sky Blue & White
Home: Sky blue shire with white collar/trim, white shorts, sky blue socks.
Away: White shirt with sky blue trim, sky blue shorts, white socks.
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Style: High Pressing, Quick transitions, technical midfield control (+2)

ROSTER

Captain: Stefan Jovanovi
Vice-Captain: Luan Berishan

Manager: Zoran Vasi, 58. Strict, Prefers 4-2-3-1 high press, third year as Manager
Assistant Manager: Arben Dema, 45. Opposition analysis and midfield drills, first year as AM
GK Coach: Stoyan Petrov, 52. Former national keeper, widely regarded as the second best Serkovic GK in history.
Fitness Coach: Marko Pavlovi, 40.
Physio: Elena Stoyanova, 38

Starting XI ---- 4-2-3-1

## POSITION  NAME                    AGE  HEIGHT  WEIGHT
 1    GK     Luan Berishan           28   1.94 m  89 kg
 2    RB     Andrei Popes            26   1.78 m  72 kg
 4    CB     Stefan Jovanovi         30   1.90 m  85 kg
15    CB     Blerim Gashi            24   1.86 m  81 kg
14    LB     Kristijan Kristevsk     29   1.82 m  76 kg
 6    CDM    Nikola Vukovi           27   1.84 m  79 kg
 8    CDM    Ewan Mari               25   1.80 m  74 kg
 7    RW     Valon Zeka              23   1.75 m  68 kg
10    CAM    Filip Kosti             28   1.83 m  77 kg
11    LW     Aleksandar Donev        26   1.81 m  75 kg
 9    ST     Lirim Rexhep            24   1.87 m  83 kg

Substitutes

## POSITION  NAME                    AGE  HEIGHT  WEIGHT
12    GK     Micia Tudor             28   1.88 m  85 kg
23    GK     Stefan Stankovi         26   1.91 m  84 kg
13    CB     Dritan Hoxh             30   1.89 m  82 kg
15   RB/LB   Dragan Adzi             24   1.79 m  73 kg
16    CB     Besnik Halimi           29   1.85 m  80 kg
17    LB     Radoslav Ili            27   1.83 m  77 kg
18    CDM    Endrit Mari             25   1.82 m  78 kg
19    CAM    Simeon Ivano            23   1.77 m  70 kg
20    CM     Matej Novak             28   1.80 m  75 kg
21    ST     Ardit Silami            26   1.85 m  80 kg
22   W/ST    Armend Bushiv           26   1.74 m  67 kg
14    ST     Cvetan Georgiev         24   1.83 m  78 kg

Tactical Notes:

Key Strength: Double pivot of Nikola Vukoci (#6) & Ewan Mari (#8) protects the back four and allows the front to attack freely.
Key Player: Filip Kosti (#10), the creative heartbeat of the team. His link up with Lirim Rexhep (#9) is the Blue Stallions' main goal threat.
CaptainL Stefan Jovanovi (#4). Calm, dominant in the air, a great leader.
Bench impact: Armend Bushiv (#22) & Matej Novak (20) offer pace late in matches.
Rivalries: None yet (OOC: Feel free to telegram Serkovy if you wanna be football rivals!)

by **Austramar** » Sat Sep 12, 2026 10:28 pm

Austramar Football National Team

About Austramar

Official Name: República de Austramar [Republic of Austramar]
Capital City: Puerto Esperanza (pop. 4.8 million)
Country Population: 28.7 million.
Area: 14.8 million sq. kilometers [9.19 million sq. miles]
Population Density: 1.94 inhabitants per sq. kilometer [5.02 inhabitants per sq. mile]
National Languages: Spanish, Portuguese, Quechua, Aymara + 25 officially recognised minority languages.
National Religion: Christianism.
Demonym: Austramarino (masculine), Austramarina (feminine) - Austramarinian [English]
Motto: Soberanía, Dignidad, Futuro [Sovereignty, Dignity, Future]

In the end of the 2050s, a massive exodus have happened in the nations of Huayramarca, República Guanacasteca and several others provoked due to the mayhem and mismanagement of said nations.

Huayramarca, in their grandiose efforts of being an AI-centric nation, turned the back into its population and critical systems were endangering the daily lives of the people. Massive attempts of water contamination and poisoning, boycotting of daily governance caused millions of deaths in the nation, to the point that many of its inhabitants decided to endure an exodus to the República Guanacasteca, only to find that the civil war of said nation reignited after the Southern region-led government decided to break down with the North as this region became ungovernable, as massive terror attacks were launched.

Being in such a predicament, both Huayramarcans and millions of Guanacastecan inhabitants decided to venture on a trip for new lands appropriated for settling and sustain a life with freedom and dignity. After months of searching, they knew that one of the southernmost regions of the Multiverse was melting, one region that used to be as cold as a polar region but now was emerging after the massive ice cap subdued to global warming.

The new territory was a boundary for the multiverse, but Guanacastecans and Huayramarcans united forces to settle there as they had a different set of benefits that favoured the human settling in the region. Huayramarcans had their vast valleys, cordilleras, rivers, forests and isles; Guanacastecans found vast meadows appropriated for agriculture, minerals for technological equipment production. All of this came to the sacrifice of weather for both people: 6 months of summer, 6 of winter; meaning perpetual sunshine and darkness in said periods, somewhat harsh weather, but a compromise that left them better than what they used to have in their previous places.

After being Huayramarcans and Guanacastecans for the first two generations, having distinctions on how they were and acted, the third generation came with something different than before. A generation that didn’t knew what Huayramarca nor República Guanacasteca used to be, the concepts of culture from said nations were totally alien for them, hence they needed a new umbrella identity for everybody in the region, and the consensus was sweeping across the region: nationhood was a must.

Knowing that the region was vulnerable to invasion from foreign forces, enterprises wishing the resources for their own exploit, people from all across the region started to meet and visit by groups and have talks about representation to lead the process of founding of the new nation, for that, the most prominent voices of the third generation were chosen for it, as they were totally unbiased on what used to be before they were even born. During that period, an unknown nation invaded the region and forced a war that people wanted to avoid but was the catalyst for unity in the region.

For six years, the locals fought and managed to defeat said nation, not only in brute force terms, but economically, as they managed to ask for reparations so big that helped to build vital infrastructure in a rugged, vast land that had difficulties before due to having an extremely low population for the size of the region. The colonel in charge during the war struggle, David Radoncic, created a consultation panel on the nationhood issue, the process was swift to create a flag, coat of arms, motto and, most importantly, the name of the new nation. Austramar as they knew they were in the South, if not the Southernmost corner of the Multiverse, rounded by oceans and strong water currents that turned them into an isolate folk, and a nation with a peculiar identity forged through hardship.

Institutional foundation is strong in Austramar, as they immediately created a rock-solid federal state with three independent state branches: Executive, Judiciary, Parliamentary. Professional civil service, independent central bank, constitutional limits for sovereign debt (betting for self reliance as much as possible), armed forces subjected to popular power, strong electoral system, competent judiciary, sovereign pension funds coming from national operations in resource extraction, world-class infrastructure and a well-educated population.

Sovereignty, Dignity, Future. That’s the motto of a nation that puts special relevance for proper representation of everybody in the country, by featuring a semi-presidential regime anchored to a prime minister and a bicameral parliamentary system: the Asamblea Nacional for the representation of the whole of Austramar and the Consejo Federal, an egalitarian representation for every single state of the Federation. This is important considering the distribution of the people in the country and the needs of regions that are, geographically, extremely different from one another. The West is a series of massive archipelagos ridden with mountains, while the Central and Eastern zones are a big landmass known for having big mountains, steppe, valleys and fjords.

Style

Austramar has embraced football since its beginnings due to the roots of he Huayramarcan founders, who used to have one of the best football teams in the Multiverse, even hosting a World Cup during their peak; while Guanacastecans weren’t as successful as Huayramarca, but used to be a troublesome team in the World Cup Qualifiers. As per this, the roots are there but still lacks professionalism or a consolidated football tier pyramid of clubs for forging talent and nurturing a national team, as this is a new investment in the nation.

La Marea Austral as the National Team has been marketed by the newly created Federación Austramarina de Fútbol, has created a program that fosters people from all around the nation to test themselves and be in the National Team, provided if they meet strict criteria to take part of the WCC-sanctioned tournaments.

Their game philosophy is basically resumed in a phrase “You don’t need to dominate every single minute or action of the match. You just need to let the match flow according to your terms.” The culture is derived from the long struggle to adapt to the territory, weather, etc. that is deeply ingrained in every single Austramarinian national. This game style causes a contradiction, as the Austramarinian tends to be bold while holding possession, but tends to “harass” the rivals with a suffocating pression. They can go from doing a long pass sequence to create chaos for the rival or just use two or three passes if there’s a badly positioned rival out there.

Austramar doesn’t ingenuously runs behind the ball, the defence will always aim to close any gaps and block the rival, even if that can make a horde of players chasing an opponent to recover the ball and then hold possession to recompose the game plan. Players will always aim to get in the heads of the rival by shifting speeds constantly and create chaos into their thought process, this for low ranked or similar-levelled nations. For powerhouses, the things change, they will try to be as cold as possible while playing, waiting for the right moment for recovering the ball and launch an attack, being as functional as possible rather than lock themselves in defence.

In a nutshell, Austramarinian football tends to avoid the label of “they’re pretty good”, instead, they want to be labelled by rivals as a team “they hate to play against.” As the team won’t go into desperation, they will try to be as smart, technical and disciplined as possible.

Style Mod: +3.35

Roster

Technical Staff


Manager: Gonzalo Arancibia
Assistant: Luciano Krauss
Set Pieces Coach Matías Alvear
Physical Trainer: Rodolfo Zúñiga
GPS Data Analyst: Nicolás Perlaza
GK Trainer: Dante Becker
Videoanalytics: Sebastián Radovic.
Rival Analyst: Clara Fuentes.
Psychologist: Jimena Holguín
Medic: Bernardo Thorne.
Physiotherapist: Javier Quiroga
Kinesiologist: Camila Vogel
Nutritionist: Gabriel Soria
Additional Help: Efraín Soto

Gonzalo Arancibia (Head Coach) is aged 52. A former defensive midfielder and an obsessive tactician. Cool-headed under pressure, analytical and direct in his communication. He devised a “pressing system” after years of studying transitions in Huayramarcan teams. Fun fact: He takes tactical notes with an antique fountain pen in a red leather notebook throughout the match.

Starting XI


Scheme: 4-3-3

La Marea Austral will always aim for high pressing, suffocating the rival and enable for fast transitions from defence to attack.

•  #1: Joaquín Becker (Goalkeeper) | Age: 29 | Weight: 88 kg | Height: 191 cm | Preferred Foot: Left
•  #14: Miguel Soto (Right Back) | Age: 27 | Weight: 78 kg | Height: 182 cm | Preferred Foot: Right
•  #2: Axel Valenzuela (Centre-Back) | Age: 26 | Weight: 85 kg | Height: 189 cm | Preferred Foot: Right
•  #4: Iñaki Riquelme (Centre-Back) | Age: 30 | Weight: 91 kg | Height: 193 cm | Preferred Foot: Right
•  #3: Jairo Mirković (Left Back) | Age: 24 | Weight: 74 kg | Height: 178 cm | Preferred Foot: Left
•  #6: Mateo Quiroz (Defensive Midfielder) | Age: 27 | Weight: 82 kg | Height: 184 cm | Preferred Foot: Right
•  #8: Darío Silva (Central Midfielder) | Age: 25 | Weight: 77 kg | Height: 181 cm | Preferred Foot: Right
•  #10: Damián Vidal (Attacking Midfielder) | Age: 24 | Weight: 73 kg | Height: 179 cm | Preferred Foot: Left
•  #7: Ulises Fierro (Right Winger) | Age: 23 | Weight: 71 kg | Height: 176 cm | Preferred Foot: Right
•  #11: Néstor Quevedo (Left Winger) | Age: 22 | Weight: 69 kg | Height: 175 cm | Preferred Foot: Left
•  #9: Esteban Klein (Striker) | Age: 26 | Weight: 84 kg | Height: 186 cm | Preferred Foot: Right

Substitutes
 

•  #12: Gaspar Rojas (Goalkeeper) | Age: 25 | Weight: 86 kg | Height: 189 cm | Preferred Foot: Right
•  #23: Yago Cruces (Goalkeeper) | Age: 31 | Weight: 90 kg | Height: 192 cm | Preferred Foot: Right
•  #5: Matías Meyer (Centre-Back) | Age: 28 | Weight: 94 kg | Height: 195 cm | Preferred Foot: Right
•  #13: Sebastián Gadea (Centre-Back) | Age: 29 | Weight: 89 kg | Height: 190 cm | Preferred Foot: Right
•  #15: Adrián Vistoso (Centre-Back) | Age: 23 | Weight: 83 kg | Height: 188 cm | Preferred Foot: Right
•  #16: Samuel Kovač (Left Back) | Age: 25 | Weight: 72 kg | Height: 177 cm | Preferred Foot: Left
•  #22: Emiliano Holguín (Right Back) | Age: 28 | Weight: 79 kg | Height: 181 cm | Preferred Foot: Right
•  #17: Tomás Feres (Defensive Midfielder) | Age: 26 | Weight: 84 kg | Height: 185 cm | Preferred Foot: Right
•  #24: Bruno Vargas (Defensive Midfielder) | Age: 24 | Weight: 81 kg | Height: 186 cm | Preferred Foot: Right
•  #18: Simón Lindner (Central Midfielder) | Age: 28 | Weight: 75 kg | Height: 180 cm | Preferred Foot: Right
•  #20: Ramiro Radulović (Central Midfielder) | Age: 22 | Weight: 76 kg | Height: 183 cm | Preferred Foot: Right
•  #25: Jonatan Bergel (Central Midfielder) | Age: 23 | Weight: 71 kg | Height: 176 cm | Preferred Foot: Left
•  #19: Leonardo Orejuela (Right Winger) | Age: 24 | Weight: 70 kg | Height: 178 cm | Preferred Foot: Right
•  #21: Vicente Ríos (Striker) | Age: 25 | Weight: 85 kg | Height: 188 cm | Preferred Foot: Right
•  #26: Tomás Mallea (Striker) | Age: 23 | Weight: 80 kg | Height: 184 cm | Preferred Foot: Right

Tactical Roles & Specialists Assignment
• Captain: #4 Iñaki Riquelme (Secondary: #1 Joaquín Becker): Vocal leadership, moral authority, and defensive reading to organize the block.
• Penalty Taker: #10 Damián Vidal (Secondary: #9 Esteban Klein): Vidal brings left-footed placement and composure; Klein offers raw power.
• Direct Free Kicks: #10 Damián Vidal (Secondary: #25 Jonatan Bergel): Specialists at curling shots over walls with technical insolence.
• Corner Kicks: #7 Ulises Fierro (Right side) / #18 Simón Lindner (Left side): Deliver whipping inswingers to the near post or second-line runners.
• Analytical Leader: #6 Mateo Quiroz (Secondary: #1 Joaquín Becker): Dictates the tempo and spots cracks in the opponent.
• Most Aggressive: #13 Sebastián Gadea (Secondary: #17 Tomás Feres): Central defenders and enforcers of physical dominance in duels.
• Most Card-Prone: #5 Matías Meyer (Secondary: #13 Sebastián Gadea): Prone to tactical fouls as a last resort or playing right on the edge of the rules.

Uniforms

Austramar’s finest sportwear provider will be on charge for the first three World Cup cycles for La Marea Austral clothing. Austral Sports has had a reputation for working with neighbourhood teams providing high-quality uniforms, with designs that represent the very best of their zones. In this case, for the Austramarinian National Team, the stakes were high, but they delivered great designs that were sold out in a matter of hours in the nation. From peaks to snow glaciers to auroras, the uniform shows the very best the brand can offer in terms of design.

Permissions

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following...

Choose my goalscorers: Yes
Godmod scoring events: No
RP injuries to my players: Yes (if discussed first between users)
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes
Hand out red cards to my players: Yes (message me before doing it)
Godmod other events: Possibly, on rare occasions (please message me to discuss this)
Use generative AI that depicts my nation/team/players/stadiums etc: Yes, but this absolutely needs to be discussed with me and approved by myself before posting

by **Republic of Jaliserra** » Sun Sep 13, 2026 3:56 am

THE JALISERRA DIAMONDS
Los Dyamantes Jalisera / Beriminti Jalisera

National Information
NATION NAME
Jaliserra
TRIGRAM
JAL
DEMONYM
Jaliserran
CAPITAL CITY
Rayuko
POPULATION
52,574,056 (as of 2026)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGES
English, Jerani, Kalis, Filipino (Tagalog)

Kits
by Jaliserran kit manufacturer, Odiseo

Home

Away

Third/Alt.

About Jaliserra
Jaliserra, officially the Republic of Jaliserra, is an archipelagic republic located in the region of Southeast Asia in Terrea. It has maritime borders with Luzonea to the north and Malaysia to the southwest. Jaliserra has had 19 presidents in the course of 80 years, the current one being Sanja Ong of the Partidong Libertaryan ng Jaliserra (PLJ). The islands are widely categorised into two main geographical divisions. From west to east, the divisions are: Jerano and Kaliserra. Jaliserra is home to over 52 million people, and major government matters are dealt with in the capital, Rayuko.

Roster

Staff
Agustin Lao
Manager | 54 | Jaliserran

Agustin Lao managed Dabaw City FC for two years, then Forteza Ultimate for six years until he was 50. Though this is his first time managing a national team, he's not afraid to show what he's got. Lao often tells his Diamonds to have fun and actually enjoy the international experience.

Mateo Malaluan
Assistant Manager | 45 | Jaliserran

Mateo Malaluan used to play for Grand Forteza in the Ace League from when he was 19 until he left at 26. He spent the next six years playing for Payapa United, then left. At 37, Malaluan was managing the U18 Payapa team and then Capalon City at 42 (the latter of which he still manages).

Alessandro Russo
Goalkeeping Coach | 47 | Rianderan

Alessandro Russo used to be a goalkeeper himself. He played for Pantai Emas FC until he was 23, then switched to Real Langkamata, where he would stay until his retirement at 29. Russo started coaching at 35, became the goalkeeping coach for Riandera at 44, then switched to Jaliserra.

Team Information
TRIGRAM
JAL
PREFERRED FORMATION
3-4-3
NICKNAME
Diamonds
FANBASE
Rhombuses
STYLE
+0.75

Goalkeepers
#1 Mike VILELA ✦ 26 ✦ GK ✦ Grand Forteza
#12 Scarlett SUACO ✦ 25 ✦ GK ✦ Natividad
#23 Lucas AUDITOR ✦ 21 ✦ GK ✦ Asensaro FC

Defenders
#2 Daiana-Rae CASTRO ✦ 23 ✦ LB ✦ Payapa United
#13 Alejandro COLOMBO ✦ 27 ✦ LB ✦ Sambuangan
#3 Izaiah RAJ ✦ 24 ✦ CB ✦ Dabaw City FC
#14 Zayne REOJA ✦ 22 ✦ CB ✦ Sambuangan Norte FC
#25 Hiraya FERNANDEZ ✦ 30 ✦ CB ✦ Kapalon City
#4 Abran MAGNO ✦ 24 ✦ RB ✦ San Pablo
#15 Yuri VILLAFLOR ✦ 20 ✦ RB ✦ Grand Forteza

Midfielders
#5 Ralph CLEMENTE ✦ 32 ✦ LM ✦ Vayadari FC
#16 Liam CARANDANG ✦ 23 ✦ LM ✦ Taklubia
#6 Jeremy ROSE ✦ 26 ✦ CM ✦ Umayon 1927
#17 Imani DEL VALLE ✦ 19 ✦ CM ✦ Dabaw Dynamica
#7 Leon LUALHATI ✦ 29 ✦ CM ✦ Metro Sevilla
#18 Veronique OCLARIT ✦ 22 ✦ CM ✦ Dabaw City FC
#8 Josh MARASIGAN ✦ 25 ✦ RM ✦ Oramuca
#19 Nadia KAMAD ✦ 26 ✦ RM ✦ Nagali City

Forwards
#9 Madison GO ✦ 26 ✦ LW ✦ Taklubia
#20 Benrich TROYO ✦ 18 ✦ LW ✦ Vayadari FC
#10 Dimitri CEREZA ✦ 27 ✦ RW ✦ Dabaw City FC (Captain)
#21 Melissa SAN JUAN ✦ 28 ✦ RW ✦ San Pablo
#11 Carrie YARA ✦ 24 ✦ CF ✦ Sambuangan
#22 Fausto GONZALEZ ✦ 22 ✦ CF ✦ Estreco City

RP PERMISSIONS
If my opponent roleplays first, they may:
Choose my starting lineup: Yes, go ahead!
Choose my goalscorers: Yes
Godmod scoring events: Yes
RP injuries to my players: Yes (but not too severe, please!)
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes
Hand out red cards to my players: Yes
Godmod other events: Yes (but please TG me first)

by **New Bradman** » Sun Sep 13, 2026 8:04 am

The Kingswood Tribune
OOC: Images are busted for me right now. See bottom of post for details.

NEXT UP: TAJAH
BAPTISM OF FIRE 89 — MATCHDAY 1 — CRESCENT ARENA, SATERUN
         NEW BRADMAN  vs  TAJAH
Form     N/A              N/A
Rank     UNRANKED         UNRANKED
In our first official WCC match this Baptism of Fire, we line up against Tajah, a nation who we have no roster or details about. So we're just going to say we expect a win here, and talk about the other two teams in the group. Jaliserra, one of our IAC 26 group opponents, has been drawn in our group again, leading us to believe this could be a real rivalry over the next few cycles if it keeps happening. As they have a 1-0 record against us, we'll be looking to make that 1-1. The third opponent in our group is Riegelia, who again, we have no roster or details about. Overall, we're hoping to qualify in the top two for the Round of 16, but we could easily make top 4 third place finishers. As for how far we can go into the Baptism? Predictions vary, but we should be happy with making the Quarter Finals, and making the Round of 16 is the bare minimum.

Team news: The team has been given a fully clean bill of health for the game against Tajah.

⁂

PRE-MATCH INTERVIEW WITH JASON TAYLOR

"Hello everyone, I'm predicting we'll make at least the Quarter Finals, with Round of 16 at a bare minimum. Any questions?"
"Mr. Taylor, Akio Katsuta, Ryukawan Daily Star, weren't you previously expecting total domination during IAC 26? What has changed?"
"Simple, overconfidence. I wasn't in the right frame of mind after my father's death and was overcompensating to mask my grief. I've had time to process the death now, and we're going to be more realistic as time goes on."
"Understood, are you privy to any changes in the FA's management structure? I've heard that a Castolan is angling to take that spot."
"Antonio Carreras will not be taking over the FA. I am certain that the plan is to go with Keith Cornell, who is a well known administrator of the NBBL, and is also interested in Football as well as the Baseball he already runs."
"And what of the NBBA? I've head Allan Bartlett is taking over the NBPL management. Is this true?"
"Allan Bartlett is sticking to basketball as Keith Cornell will be taking over both the NBFA and NBPL. Next journalist?"

"Kazumi Aikawa, Itavran Obser-"
"Why are you here? Your outlet is media banned. Security, please escort Ms. Aikwawa out of the building."
"That media ban was overruled by Keith Cornell himself, didn't he tell you?"
"No, he did not, but my security chief has told me you're in the right. Ask your question."
"Can you weigh in on the Jaliserra rivalry? It seems you've been drawn in the same group twice now in two separate competitions."
"It's not much of a rivalry as there isn't bad blood, but obviously we both hit the multiverse stage at the same time, and it'll be interesting to see where the head to head goes in the next few cycles."
"Very well, final question. For the third time, what is your opinion on Nex-"
"That very question is why you were media banned. I have no idea what your agenda is, but that particular demigoddess has nothing to do with New Bradman."
"Are you not aware that her demesne is now part of the New Bradmanian Commonwealth?"
"... isn't she part of The Leftist Assembly?"
"Technically that's the goddess, not the nation."
"Right. Still, I'm done answering that question, and any questions about that goddess, or her demesne. Next journalist."

"Peter Mayne, Indigo Bay Times, Vyktoria, would you consider a working partnership with the Commonwealth of Vyktoria in future?"
"No, because they don't need it. Next journalist."

"Charles Henry, Kingswood Tribune, with Ryukawa's unilateral declaration of independence being snuffed out in an election last year amidst the end of IAC 26, there's rumours that a talented Ryukawan is possibly eligible for New Bradman. Can you comment on this?"
"My lawyers have advised me not to comment on Hiro Hayashida's naturalization."
"I'm sorry, could you repeat that?"
"Okay, this press conference is over."

ELECTION 2027

COSMOPOLITANS GAIN IN POLLS
The Cosmopolitan Party, a left-wing populist movement running an anti-imperialist, pro-immigration platform, have won a small gain in the polls after the multiverse portal opened up in Ryukawa over the past year, but they are now surging as the national character changes from its roots. Immigration and integration is something that many New Bradmanians are at least partially against due to the history of the nation's founding and roots in Bradmanian culture, which they consider to be superior to Ryukawan, Castolan, Vyktorian, and even New Rythornian cultures, however, this very Caucasian view has been challenged by many in the Labour and Social Democrat parties, with the establishment unwilling to endorse integration at all, while slowly opening immigration for seasonal farming work and domestic services. The Cosmopolitan Party, let by Harriet Martyn, seeks to change this status quo, and they are the third best polling party on the left, still behind Labour and SocDem, while being fourth best overall, as SocDem and Cosmo are behind the centre-right Conservatives. The rest of the right-wing landscape is taken up by the right-populist National Front and the far-right Patriots.

OOC: The Navy & Reds — roster, style modifier & RP permissions
OOC: Having issues with Catbox, so images will be added in post.

by **Riegelia** » Sun Sep 13, 2026 12:40 pm

TEAM INFO

Manager: Andrew Nordqvist
Assistant Manager: Joe Larsson
Nickname: The Unicorns
Association: Royal Riegelian Football Association

Style Modifier: +1
RP Permission: Literally anything is allowed. The only exceptions are career ending injuries, death and amputation. Red cards or match bans are allowed provided you DM me first and take my permission.

ROSTER

Goalkeepers:

#1 Paul Harkonen (30) - Spicetopia FC - Vice-Captain
#32 Trevor Karlsson (27) - Mexley Vale FC
#28 Alistair Lund (29) - Norchester Sporting Club

Defenders:
#5 Eric Bergvall (27) - Ondalia United FC
#22 John Karlström (29) - Pennington SC
#2 Gianluigi DiMarco (31) - Stonebridge United FC
#6 Timothy 'Tim' Johansson (28) - East Lokington FC
#4 Frank Høgsberg (33) - Torwick Railway FC
#3 Oscar Vikander (27) - Wellingford FC
#14 Liam Andersson (24) - Redchester FC
#18 Jack Olsen(26) - Royal Stockford FC

Midfielders:
#7 David Magnusson (24) - Hartpool Rovers FC
#15 Jeremy Palme (28) - Royal Stockford FC
#21 Ryan Højlund (32) - Norchester Sporting Club
#8 Steve Svensson (29) - Pennington SC
#16 George Nielsen (30) - Redchester FC
#19 Charlie Öberg (23) - Bellminster Town FC
#66 Paul Eriksen (22) - Norchester Sporting Club
#25 Chase Nkunku (24) - Mexley Vale FC
#38 Hugh Forsberg (29) - Torwick Railway FC

Forwards:
#9 Henry Jensen (38) - Westwood City FC - Captain
#10 Thomas 'Tom' Riise (26) - Norchester Sporting Club
#45 Roger Michelsen (21) - East Lokington FC
#11 Kenneth Lundberg (25) - Whitmore Wanderers FC
#20 Ethan Starfelt (29) - Royal Stockford FC
#19 Tommaso Conti (26) - Ondalia United FC

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting 11:
GK: Paul Harkonnen
RB: Eric Bergvall
CB: John Karlström
CB: Gianluigi DiMarco
LB: Oscar Vikander
CDM: Ryan Højlund
CM: Jeremy Palme
CM: Steve Svensson
RW: David Magnusson
LW: Tom Riise
CF: Henry Jensen

by **Krotogo** » Sun Sep 13, 2026 12:59 pm

Krotogan National Association Football Team
Ţë Kurlfi - The Wolves

Style Mod: +2.25

Trigramme: KRT
Nickname: Ţë Kurlfi (The Wolves)

Captain: Kïan Lanijra
Vice Captain: Zaüdloen Inïyar

Penalty Taker: Artendriç Hendribala
Free Kick Taker: Zaüldoen Inïyar
Left Corner Taker: Nïel Țaniç
Right Corner Taker: Rağnï Paemblïn

Management Staff

Head Coach
Şïony Pavel

Offensive Coach
Lorçë Zibayne

Defensive Coach
Zairo Elcira

Head Physio
Brauqas Vitïnyar

Players

Defensive

CB - Kïan Lanijra (C) - Bedejus (POM)
CB - Adamiç Hurstiniç - CS Coecria (POM)
CB - Meğna Şitï
CB - Paülïn Rişta
CB - Irvon Roligir
FB - Ary Pavel - Steod Oreia (POM)
FB - Jviç Jüdner
FB - Jviç Ïdo
FB - Ratüma Jauğntiviç
GK - Çört Abdäl
GK - Şïony Ölivar

Offensive

ST - Artendriç Hendribala
ST - Şalin Presïnca
ST - Albanë Ztilërd
AM - Matoë Miniviç - ETU (POM)
AM - Fanşa Şpïğndol
AM - Şïony Plenghüar

Midfield

WM/W - Nïel Țaniç - Tiresse (POM)
WM/W - Rağnï Paemblïn - Bedejus (POM)
WM/W - Zak Zulliç
WM/W - Ändar Țïmauğnt
MF - Zak Şmarbauğdan
MF - Pül Konça
DM/MF - Zaüdloen Inïyar (VC) - Steod Oreia (POM)
DM/MF - Onçë Pambudï - Slíobhtiuorí (POM)
DM - Țolm Roebuc
DM - Şïony Zindo

Starting Lineup

Formation: 4-2-3-1

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Primary Jersey	Secondary Jersey	Goalkeeper Jersey

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my goalscorers: Yes
Godmod scoring events: Yes
RP injuries to my players: Yes
Godmod injuries to my players: Yes, just don't murder them
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes
Hand out red cards to my players: Yes
Godmod other events: Yes

Go as crazy as you like; as long as it's exciting!

by **Galliena** » Sun Sep 13, 2026 1:03 pm

Féderation Gallienoise de Football
Baptême du Feu 89

The Féderation Gallienoise de Football presents the national male team, Les Croisés. Composed mainly by players coming from the Ligue 1 (with the exception of Franco Payet and Marc-Ange Hidalgo, that play in Lisander Football Premiership), the team enters its first competition, after the female team, Les Lysées, had participated in a couple of edition of Women's World Cup (internationally known as Jenna Raven Cup).

Galliena is a nation in the continent of [REDACTED], between the nations of [REDACTED] to the west and [REDACTED] to the east. The biggest cities of the nation are the capital, Lutetia and Sèrres, in the north, and Valence and Seayette, in the south. The nation is divided by the Chaîne des Avensiennes, a mountain range that cuts the country lengthwise from east to west. Galliena has a football league (the aforementioned League 1). Other common sports are Cycling and Rugby.

Despite Galliena reaching to the World Cup Qualifiers after defeating Montesina in the [REDACTED] Pre-Qualifiers, what also guaranteed them a spot in Baptism of Fire, the team itself has modest expectations. The low standard of Ligue 1—ranking below leagues such as the Liga Collíbrie (of Montesina)—leaves the nation out of top-tier international competitions, and even players based abroad do not play for teams that typically qualify for IFCF competitions. So this, as the first major international endeavour of the Gallienan male football outside the local level (apart for the recent Coupe du Lezard), is more an opportunity to get used to an upper echelon of football than to actually try giant killings or world-shocking performances. Maybe this is the reason Marc Lascelles was chosen as the trainer. Former coach of RC Tremouilles, 2-times Ligue 1 champions, he is known as a coach focused in ball possession and midfield domination, as evidenced by his use of a 4-4-2 formation, in contrast to the 4-3-3 employed by most local coaches. He is an avid fan of sports technology, so all the players will be wearing monitors on the back of the jerseys, with all data being analysed real-time by his daughter and personal assistant, Caroline Lascelles. Style Modifier: +3


STARTERS
#	Name			Pos	Age
16	Stefan Wisnieski	GK	24
2	Florent Duverne		RB	29
3	Jacques Baert		CB	32
4	Jean-Pierre Guirac	CB	28
5	Nöel Delfour		MF	27
6	Thibault O'Mahony	LB	31
7	André Galtier		MF	24
8	Jean Kerguezéc		MF	28
9	Nicolas Durand		MF	27
10	Gaston d'Aubert		FW	26
11	Franco Payet		FW	20

RESERVES
#	Name			Pos	Age
12	Jean-Albert Bosch	GK	31
13	Phillip Castin		RB	26
14	Claude Valerien		LB	20
15	Lucas Josselin		CB	22
1	Guillaume Ponthièvre	GK	29
17	Christian Duveil	MF	27
18	Marc-Ange Hidalgo	MF	19
19	Bruno Sauvadet		MF	22
20	Cristophe Brieuc	MF	25
21	Jean-Philip Amrane	MF	31
22	François Rassaërt	FW	20
23	Nicolas Rozzo		FW	29
24	Raphaël Vincini		CB	21
25	Xavier de Calan		GK	32
26	Mario Lafond		CB	24

STAFF
Coach		Marc Lascelles		50
Assistant	Francky Fabre		44
GK Asst.	Julien De Grassi	48
Physio		Aymeric Duval		39
Data Analyst	Caroline Lascelles	22

Galliena traditionally wore blue jerseys at home and red as visitor. However, with the advent of colour television and increased demanding for clashing uniforms, it replaced the red jerseys with white ones. However, for every season, the FGF requests a third uniform option, with red jerseys. However, they're generally underutilized.For this Baptism of Fire Group Stage, these are the planned matchups: Blue vs New Kowloon; Blue vs Central Esportiva; White vs Novaya Zemlya.

My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following:
Choose my goalscorers: Yes
Godmod scoring events: No
RP injuries to my players: Yes, but I define the details
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes
Hand out red cards to my players: Yes
Godmod other events: No

by **Npc West Florida** » Sun Sep 13, 2026 2:01 pm

Manager
Guy Edwardson
Assistant Manager
Pablo Gonzalez

Midfielders
Elijah Stone #12 CM RW
Jesus Fernandez #32 RW
Christopher Johnson #13 LW
Robert Barton #2 (Captain) CM
Patrick Stuart #8 CM
Louis McDonnell #3 LW
Jacob Edmundson #11 CM
Samual Attewell #26 CM
Defenders
Eddard Smarm #9 (Vice Captain) LCB
George Williams #1 LFB
Fredrick Muellur #4 RFB
Henrique FitzGeorge #7 LFB
David Johnson #14 RCB
Isaiah Smith #18 LCB
Abraham Colina #23 RFB
Miguel Alameda #15 RCB
Forwards
Ralph Henderson #5 S
Joseph Smith #10 S
Juan Francisco del Valle #25 S
Axel Toledo #17 S
Goalkeepers
Juan Hernandez #6 GK
William Smith #16 GK
James Moore #21 GK

Probable Starting Formation
4-4-2
Starting 11
Forwards
Ralph Henderson #5 S
Joseph Smith #10 S
Defenders
Eddard Smarm #9 (Vice Captain) LCB
George Williams #1 LFB
Fredrick Muellur #4 RFB
David Johnson #14 RCB
Midfielders
Elijah Stone #12 CM RW
Louis McDonnell #3 LW
Jacob Edmundson #11 CM
Samual Attewell #26 CM
Goalkeeper
Juan Hernandez #6 GK

Code: Select all: My opponent, if they RP first, may do the following: Choose my goalscorers: Yes Godmod scoring events: Yes RP injuries to my players: Yes, as long as they are not a career ending injury Godmod injuries to my players: Yes, same rules as above Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes Hand out red cards to my players: Yes, but not to my captain or vice captain, and no more than one per game Godmod other events: Yes, but tg me first

by **The Alpine Republic of Tyrol** » Sun Sep 13, 2026 2:21 pm

Tyrolean National Football Team
Baptism of Fire 89 Roster

The Tyrolean national football team represents the Alpine Republic of Tyrol in international association football and is governed by the Tiroler Fußballverband (TFV). Commonly known as Die Steinadler (The Golden Eagles), the side plays most of its home matches in Innsbruck and draws its squad from both the domestic league system and Tyrolean players competing abroad.

Tyrol established its independent football association following independence in 1949. For much of its history, the national side occupied a relatively modest position in European football, capable of competing with similarly sized countries but rarely challenging the continent’s major teams. The incorporation of South Tyrol in 1996 also brought its established clubs and footballing infrastructure into the national system, considerably strengthening the domestic game and expanding the available player pool.

Tyrolean football typically follows a disciplined and organised approach. The national side commonly uses a 4-2-3-1 formation, favouring a compact defensive shape, structured midfield play and quick transitions into attack. Rather than playing particularly aggressively, Tyrol tends to rely on defensive organisation, set pieces and carefully created chances. The current generation is captained by Lukas Hofer, while centre-forward Daniel Okafor is Tyrol’s all-time leading goalscorer and most prominent attacking player. Although most internationals continue to play domestically, several members of the squad compete professionally in neighbouring Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

General Information

Nation: The Alpine Republic of Tyrol
Trigram: TIR
Nicknames: Die Steinadler (The Golden Eagles)
Motto: Ein Team. Ein Tirol. (One Team. One Tyrol.)
Association: Tiroler Fußballverband - TFV
Head Coach: Markus Leitner
Captain: Lukas Hofer
Most caps: Lukas Hofer (68)
Top scorer: Daniel Okafor (31)
Preferred Formation: 4-2-3-1
Style Modifier: -1.0
Kit: Home: white with red trim, red shorts and white socks. Away: red with white trim, white shorts and red socks.

Team Roster

Goalkeepers

1. Florian Mair - 29 - GK - FC Wacker Innsbruck
12. Tobias Kofler - 27 - GK - FC St. Gallen
23. Elias Hartmann - 24 - GK - Schwarz-Weiß Bregenz

Defenders

2. Lukas Hofer - 30 - RB - FC Wacker Innsbruck
3. Matthias Gruber - 28 - CB - FC Augsburg
4. Stefan Leitner - 27 - CB - WSG Tirol
5. David Egger - 26 - CB - SK Rapid Wien
13. Jonas Thaler - 24 - LB - FC Obermais
14. Felix Gasser - 27 - CB - FC Kufstein
15. Leonhard Mayr - 23 - RB - FC Dornbirn 1913
18. Emir Hadžić - 25 - CB - FC Südtirol
21. Simon Walch - 22 - LB - Schwarz-Weiß Bregenz

Midfielders

6. Andreas Pichler - 28 - DM - WSG Tirol
8. Martin Schöpf - 27 - CM - FC Südtirol
10. Sebastian Rainer - 26 - AM - FC Wacker Innsbruck
16. Fabian Oberhofer - 25 - CM - FC Obermais
17. Alexander Brugger - 22 - AM - FC Kufstein
19. Karim Benali - 24 - CM - FC Basel
20. Thomas Unterberger - 29 - DM - FC Wacker Innsbruck

Forwards

7. Julian Auer - 24 - RW - SC Freiburg
9. Daniel Okafor - 25 - CF - Borussia Mönchengladbach
11. Noah Demir - 23 - LW - 1. FSV Mainz 05
22. Michael Niedermair - 27 - CF - FC Südtirol
24. Jakob Plattner - 21 - RW - VfB Hohenems
25. Lukas Ebner - 23 - LW, CF - SCR Altach
26. Manuel Kerschbaumer - 21 - CF - WSG Tirol

RP Permissions

Choose my goalscorers: Yes
Godmod scoring events: No
RP injuries to my players: Yes
Godmod injuries to my players: No
Hand out yellow cards to my players: Yes
Hand out red cards to my players: Yes
Godmod other events: No

by **Saterun** » Sun Sep 13, 2026 2:47 pm

Group A
Austramar 3–3 Krotogo
Eristar 0–1 Krikill

  Group A                             Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts 
1 Krikill                               1   1  0  0    1   0  +1    3
2 Austramar                             1   0  1  0    3   3   0    1
  Krotogo                               1   0  1  0    3   3   0    1
4 Eristar                               1   0  0  1    0   1  −1    0

Group B
Fynmark 0–0 Serkovy
Rovenza 0–3 Austroguinea

  Group B                             Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts 
1 Austroguinea                          1   1  0  0    3   0  +3    3
2 Fynmark                               1   0  1  0    0   0   0    1
  Serkovy                               1   0  1  0    0   0   0    1
4 Rovenza                               1   0  0  1    0   3  −3    0

Group C
Tumnia 2–3 Nordeyar
Coaxa 0–0 United Empires of the Seven Seas

  Group C                             Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts 
1 Nordeyar                              1   1  0  0    3   2  +1    3
2 Coaxa                                 1   0  1  0    0   0   0    1
  United Empires of the Seven Seas      1   0  1  0    0   0   0    1
4 Tumnia                                1   0  0  1    2   3  −1    0

Group D
Jaliserra 1–0 Riegelia
New Bradman 6–0 Tajah

  Group D                      Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts 
1 New Bradman                    1   1  0  0    6   0  +6    3
2 Jaliserra                      1   1  0  0    1   0  +1    3
3 Riegelia                       1   0  0  1    0   1  −1    0
4 Tajah                          1   0  0  1    0   6  −6    0

Group E
Galliena 1–1 New Kowloon Bay
Central Esportiva 0–1 Novaya Zemlya Archipelago

  Group E                      Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts 
1 Novaya Zemlya Archipelago      1   1  0  0    1   0  +1    3
2 Galliena                       1   0  1  0    1   1   0    1
  New Kowloon Bay                1   0  1  0    1   1   0    1
4 Central Esportiva              1   0  0  1    0   1  −1    0

Group F
Npc West Florida 0–3 Alpine Republic of Tyrol
Nortallius 1–3 Intanitche

  Group F                      Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts 
1 Alpine Republic of Tyrol       1   1  0  0    3   0  +3    3
2 Intanitche                     1   1  0  0    3   1  +2    3
3 Nortallius                     1   0  0  1    1   3  −2    0
4 Npc West Florida               1   0  0  1    0   3  −3    0

Matchday 2 Prompt:
Well, your team has had their first taste of international play. How are they feeling? How are your fans responding to this first matchday?

by **Npc West Florida** » Mon Sep 14, 2026 1:37 am

The Sorame Times
PANIC AT BoF

Sept 13th -. The NWF National team has lost its first Baptism of Fire match 3-0. The match, during which we played the Alpine Republic of Tyrol's national team(The Golden Eagles), was a disappointing start to the competition.

“This result was not unexpected” said Manager Guy Edwardson “The NWF team is new to competitions, and we aren't exactly known for having good players.”

The match had started out somewhat uneventful, with the first goal being scored by 24 year old Julian Auer. Shortly after that, 27 year old Martin Schöpf had passed a ball to 23 year old Noah Demir, who scored at the 43 minute mark.

21 year old Joseph Smith had made a poor attempt at a goal at the 71 minute mark. During this attempt he injured his ankle. He is expected to recover from his injuries and return to the field in a month.

Shortly before the game ended, at the 83 minute mark, Julian Auer had scored for a second time.

This loss has caused some staff at the NWF Soccer Confederation to raise concerns, with one staff member saying "If this is what our glorious nation sends to competitions, we should have waited to send a team. If we had waited 4 years we could have sent a skilled, top of the line team. By sending the team now, we have risked our efforts to make soccer popular in our republic. No one wants to watch losers."

by **Krikill** » Mon Sep 14, 2026 2:37 am

Krikill wins 0-1

When the match started, the aggressive tactics and planning got the Eristarians off-guard allowing the Krikillian side to gain control of the ball and enter the penalty box with lightning fast speed.
Once the Krikillians entered the penalty box, they kicked the goal at 11 minutes and the goalkeeper failed to catch it, scoring 0-1 for the Krikillian team.

Once the ball was placed again, not to be outdone, the Eristarian team gained control of the ball and brought it to the penalty box, however the striker committed a foul and thus had to give an indirect free goal which the Eristarians kicked back on to the Krikillians who started passing the ball between each other to ensure no goal could be made.

By half-time, the score was still 0-1 and it didn't change, the Krikillian team kept control of the ball, all attempts to capture the ball were thwarted by the strikers. By the end of the match, the score had stayed 0-1, and with the official announcement of Krikill winning 1st place; the aftermath was characterized with energetic jubilation of the fans and happiness on the team. They had just become first in a world tournament and energetically chanted "Victory for Krikill!" repeatedly.

by **Intanitche** » Mon Sep 14, 2026 6:06 am

“Hello and welcome to this morning’s coverage of Intanitche’s first ever international football tournament, Baptism of Fire 89. I’m Eoin McDaniel,”
“And I’m Eve O’Hara. Last night saw Intanitche’s first ever international football match, against Nortallius, and it did not disappoint. After going 1-0 down early on, our team didn’t let the pressure get to them. A stoppage time equaliser from star striker Tomos Quigg brought the score level at half time, and things just got better from there.”
“Yes, a fantastic brace from Niamh Evans in the second half secured Intanitche’s win, putting us second in Group F, with only Tyrol ahead of us on goal difference. It’s going to be a tense second match, as the winner will top the group and be guaranteed qualification for the next round. Joining us live from the team’s training camp is goalkeeper Evan Rees. Evan, how do you feel the match went last night?”
“Yeah, I mean it was disappointing to let an early goal in, but a win’s a win, you know. Nobody knew how this tournament was going to go for us, but I think we’ve proved we’re not just here to make up the numbers. Another win should see us through to the last 16, so we just need to focus on that and try and repeat last night’s performance.”
“And how’s team morale looking ahead of the game against Tyrol?”
“I mean they’re a tough team, they played a great match last night against West Florida, we just have to try and match their gameplay. They’re definitely the team to beat in our group.”
“Well thanks for that Evan, I’m sure we’ll hear more from you as the tournament progresses.”

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