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World Cup Introduction:

For more information on the World Cup, its History, how it works, who runs it, and the competitions related to it, check out the World Cup Wiki Site (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/World_Cup).

The NSWC is a tournament for any NS nation who signs up. This World Cup is about to start its 26th competition, and your nation can take part! Every team is given a rank based on their performances in previous Cups, and the starting rank is 200 (the Current 'best team in the world' is Sarzonia, with a rank of 1) See: KPB Rankings (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/KPB_ranking_system)

Scores are generated using either a Java program or through various or MS Excel sheet 'scorinators' which use random numbers, weighted by ranking and RP bonus to produce the scores.

It is encouraged for Nations to RP - roleplay - their matches, team rosters, players and such. Good RPs will help raise your chance of winning (especially in the Baptism of Fire and Colony Cup). Please note: A lot of RPs does not guarantee goals or wins, but your chances are improved or this happening. i.e. Two debutant, Rank 150, nations play each other. One has RP'd a few times, the other has not. The nation who has participated should have the better probability of victory, but still has a chance of a Win, Loss or Draw.

RPs can be Team Roster announcements, fan comments, press conferences, media stories, anything about the game, as long as you've kept to the score as posted or TGd to you by the host/scorer. (Not that you are required to mention the score.)

For any other questions you may have, please see the World Cup FAQs article on NSwiki. (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/World_Cup_FAQs) - Courtesy of Starblaydia


The longest-running sports-competition in NationStates reaches its twenty-sixth edition: the Football (Soccer) World Cup. Please do specify if you have not participated before.

If your nation is new to the World Cup, you will be able to take part in the preliminary Baptism of Fire Cup (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Baptism_of_Fire) competition.
If this is your first Cup, please indicate whether you wish to be registered for the Baptism of Fire or not.

Puppets have to post with their nation and identify their master. One Puppet per Master nation, and you may only enter a puppet once you have already competed in a World Cup'

Nations Confirmed Signed Up: (107/107, CLOSED)
Casari
Spaam
Euroslavia
Schiavonia
Squornshelous
Sarzonia
Krytenia
Dagabom
Hockey Canada
Firania
Majeristan
Kaze Progressa
Bettia
Praying2God
Havl
Pastorville
Spruitland
Cuation
Ariddia
Fbrenia
The Ardenne
Bedistan
Andossa Se Mitrin Vega
Oliverry
Tonissia
Total n Utter Insanity
Rolatia
Nedalia
Starblaydia
Rordia
Kericia
Yafor 2
Hypocria
Milchama
Rejistania
System Karela
Vilita
Tadjikistan
Oglethorpia
Gruenberg
Collonie
Commerce Heights
Fmjphoenix
Giant Zucchini
New Montreal States
Anathematic Republics
Liverpool England
Jeruselem
Cataduanes
Da Whoseline People
The Macabees
The Lowland Clans
The Archregimancy
Bazalonia
Southern Universe
Chicanada
Elrich
County Islands
North Fenris
Wentland
Palacetonia
United Island Empires
Hoolabaloola
Nezza
PopularFreedom
New Historia
Crystilakere
Basicota
Dehny
Language Teachers
Race City
Nanakaland
Eauz
Errinundera
Star Signs
One Red Dot
Thergo
EL CID THE HERO
Five Civilized Nations
Harlesburg
Turori
Dance 2 Revolution
Lethislavania
Tanah Burung
Oaker
The Weegies
Very Angry Rabbits
FSX
Pyrologists911
Cockbill Street
The Kazoo Peoples
Legalese
Audioslavia
Apologetic Kittens
Swilatia
Hurleyland
Keyshona
Harlesburg
East Lithuania
Amorah
Northern Voobaha
Lovisa
The Islands of Qutar
Alexandrian Ptolemais
Hiiraan (Šomaliø)
McPsychoville
Montrique

Puppet Nations Involved: (9)

Firania [puppet of Casari]
Majeristan [puppet of Sarzonia]
Pastorville [puppet of Praying2God]
Fbrenia [puppet of Ariddia]
System Karela [puppet of Rejistania and Hockey Canada]
Vilita [puppet of Turori]
Collonie [puppet of Milchama]
Anathematic Republics [puppet of New Montreal States]
Da Whoseline People [puppet of Tonissia]

Reserve Puppets: (4)

Pedriana [puppet of Bedistan]
Alasdair I Frosticus [puppet of The Archregimancy]
Hainan [puppet of Euroslavia]
Dauna Hills [puppet of Fmjphoenix]

Eligible Baptism of Fire Participants: (in progress (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=461391))

Schiavonia
Dagabom
Firania
Majeristan
Havl
Fbrenia
The Ardenne
Rolatia
Gruenberg
Cataduanes
Bazalonia
Southern Universe
County Islands
North Fenris
Wentland
Palacetonia
United Island Empires
Hoolabaloola
Nezza
New Historia
Basicota
Dehny
Language Teachers
Race City
Errinundera
Star Signs
Thergo
Tanah Burung
Pyrologists911
The Kazoo Peoples
Legalese
Beleminares
Apologetic Kittens
Hurleyland
Keyshona
East Lithuania
Amorah
Hainan
Northern Voobaha
The Islands of Qutar

Hosts:
Commerce Heights & Oliverry (a.k.a. CHO:P)

Thanks to Druida, then only one arsed to update the sign-up thread.

Casari shall sign up. First. Because we won't finish there.

Spaam and I've never participated before :p

The Euroslavia Titans will return for another Cup.

Schiavonia have entered fifteen cups already, but will take first timers Spaam's place in the Baptism of Fire. :p

Squornshelous signs up for our 22nd world cup.

Sarzonia wish to enter the World Cup for the 11th time in its history.

Mu-Muu signs up for WC and BoF as a puppet of...

...Krytenia, taking part in World Cup #12.

The Holy Empire of Dagabom will enter

...Krytenia, taking part in World Cup #12.

sorry, WC12 was a long time ago. This is World Cup 26. ;)

to the delight of all those on irc...



Hockey Canada will sign up again.

Firania enters the BoF and the WC as a puppet of the mighty drunkards of Casari.

Ab shalom and greetings,

The Holy Republic of Majeristan wishes to enter the World Cup for our first-ever appearance and we wish to enter your Baptism of Fire Cup for debutant nations.

Just as an FYI, this is a puppet of Sarzonia; however, the two countries are not related to each other in any way except for the fact that the same player controls both.

Who wants to beat one of the world's most overrated teams in a stadium that by then will have hosted two World Cup finals?

You do?

You might get the chance, because Kaze Progressa have signed up for World Cup 26.

Who wants to beat one of the world's most overrated teams in a stadium that by then will have hosted two World Cup finals?

You do?

You might get the chance, because Kaze Progressa have signed up for World Cup 26.

ooh! ooh! pick me! pick meeeeeee!!!

Yep, we're up for it again.

The Warriors will return for their...I believe this is their ninth attempt to qualify, only having gotten one serious whiff of potential qualifier air...in WC XXI.:headbang:


My puppet Pastorville is signing up as well, and will be confirmed momentarily.

Havl wishes to join its first World Cup!

Confirmed.

The Spruitland Wabbits will be along for the ride for the... 4th time, we think. Hopefully our performance will be more impressive than our memory.

Cuation wish to play in WC26 and hopefully do better at beating the teams we should

Signups updated to Spruitland.
KP

Ariddia signs up, to be thrashed again and provide easy points to our opponents. ;)

Fbrenia (puppet of Ariddia) signs up.

Schiavonia have entered fifteen cups already, but will take first timers Spaam's place in the Baptism of Fire. :p

Just for the record, this was a "comedic" reply to Spaam's post. Never mind.

This is our first cup, and we would like to be in the Baptism of Fire.

Thankyouplease.

The Ardenne would like to play, and has never participated in the WC before

Squornshelous signs up for our 22nd world cup.

Really? Because we were just about to do that ourselves. Throw another Class of '5 member into the ring.

The Sea Dragons will return. another AO squad hehehehe

Just as a matter of point... this is our 22nd cup as well...

But we started in WCIII

Time for the Frogs to enter in this

Litterally translated: Oliverry signs-up

Up I Sign

THIS IS A SIGNUP POST

ROLATIA SIGNS UP FOR BoF AND WC
The Rolatian Football Association, hot on the heels of plans to set up the first Rolatian professional league since 1958 (when the now-defunct Republican party abolished the RFA in its only term of office), have decided to enter the Baptism of Fire and World Cup XVI. There is some optimism in the first performance but it is expected that Rolatia will not qualify for the World Cup proper.

Rolatia have a few players that will probably be in the squad, and one that definitely will - star goalkeeper David Ramar of New Millwall, regarded as the top Rolatian team. The full roster will be announced sometime before the home warm-up match with Armed Riches.

The Rolatian public are not too optimistic about Rolatia's chances, but are hopeful for a decent finish in the Baptism of Fire. Here are the latest bookmakers figures. The Rolatian manager has been appointed - Jonathan Gatri, a young Rolatian manager who was former manager of New Millwall and assistant manager at Redmofo United


Rolatia to win World Cup XVI: 5000-1
Rolatia to win Baptism of Fire: 20-1
Rolatia to qualify for World Cup XVI: 200-1
Rolatia to top qualifying group: 350-1
Rolatia to finish in top half of group: 50-1
David Ramar to be not included in final squad: 75-1
Jonathan Gatri to be fired at end of WC XVI: 15-1


(OOC: You mind if I post the Armed Riches match in the BoF, as a prelude to the Rolatian games? And what program do you use fto scorinate?)

The Lions will go at it.

Starblaydia, of course, sign up. Can't have a party without the President, now can we?

Rolatia: the BoF will probably start in... mmm, quite a while I suspect. But Vilita's the man to ask with those questions.

As for scorination, this is usually in an Excel spreadsheet which varies between Cups but the Java program Leagion, written by WC regular Rejistania, has been used on occasion as well (usually in Rejistania-hosted Cups).

Rordia would like to sign up for their second World Cup.

I think we can all see and remember that one TnUI. lol Great job on it though:D

Rolatia: the BoF will probably start in... mmm, quite a while I suspect. But Vilita's the man to ask with those questions.

As for scorination, this is usually in an Excel spreadsheet which varies between Cups but the Java program Leagion, written by WC regular Rejistania, has been used on occasion as well (usually in Rejistania-hosted Cups).

OOC:
Hmm, OK. I'll struggle to get my hands on those spreadsheets probably and Ii can't get Leagion to work, so I'll probably get any pre-tournament matches (I'll probably write them outside and import them in) in NSFooty - at least it works :D

Kericia signs up for WC26.

YAfor 2 and puppet The Gupta Dynasty are in.

The Hyppos will be back for a fourth attempt at the Cup of Har . . . World Cup.

Milchama and our puppet Collonie sign up for the World Cup again

Also Collonie would like to participate in the Baptism of Fire cup seeing as it never actually competed in the world cup proper

Rejistaniha mi'ki'aru namin!

err, Rejistania signs up!

The High Priest signs System Karela up. May there be no goals against!

(puppet of Rejistania and HC)

Milchama and our puppet Collonie sign up for the World Cup again

Also Collonie would like to participate in the Baptism of Fire cup seeing as it never actually competed in the world cup proper

You'll have to sign up seperately with Collonie.

What'd you say, TnUI? I don't think any of us heard what you said.:p

Veal Eater to sign up.


Confirming BoF 26 in Vilita & Milchama (Veal and Cow, what a theme.)

Tadjikistan signs up?

You'll have to sign up seperately with Collonie.

Ditto Yafor 2 with The Gupta Dynasty, actually.

Updated through Tadjikistan.

- the player otherwise known as Bedistan

Oglethorpia enters World Cup 26 with the hope of qualifying, having failed to do so this Cup.

So, am I reading it right that total noobs to NS sport can sign-up, albeit for the 'Baptism of Fire' thing? If so, then I guess I'll give it a shot.

So, am I reading it right that total noobs to NS sport can sign-up, albeit for the 'Baptism of Fire' thing? If so, then I guess I'll give it a shot.

You can sign up to both. Actually, nobody signs up to the BOF without signing up to the Cup at the same time. At least, I don't think it's ever been done...

Just to avoid all confusion Collonie signs up for the WC26

You can sign up to both. Actually, nobody signs up to the BOF without signing up to the Cup at the same time. At least, I don't think it's ever been done...

Ok. Well I'll sign up.

Capitalizt Sports Leadership and Numismatic Intervention (SLANI) will sign up for the World Cup for the first time. As a result, the Commerce Heights Capitalizts will sign up for their eleventh World Cup, the twentieth signup by a team from Commerce Heights. They will attempt the eleventh qualification by the Capitalizts and the eighteenth qualification by a team from Commerce Heights (assuming that the Capitalizts qualify for World Cup 25). Also, Capitalizt SLANI will submit its first hosting bid with Oliverry (the so-called “CHO:P” bid), the eighth attempt by an organization from Commerce Heights. The fifth Capitalizt bid thread—the seventh from Commerce Heights—will be posted in a few days.

The Vikings shall return for their 8th entry.

Dauna Hills will also make their third, and I will confirm with them shortly.

Giant Zucchini will be back for their...

OK, fine, I lost count...

(Uh...24? Uh...no, maybe 23. Definitely more than 22. Maybe 22¼?...)

The Paladins will grab another fifth-place spot.

(puppet of NMS, although they're absolutely no IC relation between the two)

Satan will continue his struggle against the one true church on the football pitch, with the Whores of Babylon cheerleading squad in tow.

(put them in the BoF, they were withdrawn in favor of GZ for WC25)

The Terminators are back.

THIS IS A SIGNUP POST
BoF as well? Not seen you here before...certainly not in WC25. :p

We're back for more fun and frivolity as well as scandal.

Hello all

Very new to all of this, but may i enter my own nation into the World Cup 26, and as i am new may also please enter into the Baptism of Fire?

Cataduanes

I believe what we determined is that you can only enter the BoF if you have no KPB score already. Therefore if you went through the BoF last WC and were then pulled for Qualifying, the team is no longer eligable.

For those of you who also enjoy club football, the NationStates Champions League has signups available here (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=453405).

Tonissias Puppet Entry

Sign me up again!

Signing up is like punching a time card...

Whatever, just sign us up, and hopefully we will qualify this time around.

Now that normal communication to the Dreamed Realm has been restored, the Holy Synod of the Archregimancy wishes to once again enter their team of footballing monks.

OCC: Now to slide over to the WC 25 RP thread and see how we've been doing while I've been on holiday...

Hi... I would like to participate in WC26 but I don't know wether I should go for the baptism of fire or normal WC... thanks

I didn't see a link in the initial post and I searched but..... didn't find the appropriate info.... It would be in there somewhere...

P.S.. Just wanting to determine wether I should go for the Baptism ot normal WC... thanks

Hi... I would like to participate in WC26 but I don't know wether I should go for the baptism of fire or normal WC... thanks

I didn't see a link in the initial post and I searched but..... didn't find the appropriate info.... It would be in there somewhere...

P.S.. Just wanting to determine wether I should go for the Baptism ot normal WC... thanks

You can do both. The Baptism of Fire (or BoF) is for teams, like yours, in their first WC to enable them to get a bit more experience RPing and in the KPB rankings before the WC. I would definitely recommend participating in the BoF, as it certainly gives you a decent chance to do fairly well in the WC. If you want proof, there's a couple of nations (including my puppet Pastorville) that are doing pretty well after participating in the BoF. By the way...welcome to the forums.:)

I'm new to this as well, but I'd like to enter the Baptism of Fire first before moving into the World Cup proper.

Thanks for the info and Welcome Praying2God....

Sign me up for both....

Druida signs up, and confirms that Schiavonia, who signed up earlier, will be its puppet. However, should puppets be replaced later on, Druida will go before Schiavonia does.

Pedriana signs up for its...4th or 5th, can't recall which...Cup, as a puppet of Bedistan.

Chicanada signs up early enough to avoid stressing over it's stupidity from the last round of sign-ups

CHO:P WC26 Bid Thread (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=454878)

THIS IS NOT A SIGNUP

The Kingdom of Elrich would like to sign up for what will be their 3rd World Cup qualifying campaign.

The Commonwealth of County Islands wishes to compete in it's very first world cup.
Who is hosting this by the way?

The Commonwealth of County Islands wishes to compete in it's very first world cup.
Who is hosting this by the way?

The World Cup Committee (of which I am, quite handily, President at the moment) will vote on any bids put forth in due course.

So, basically, we don't know yet :p

The Commonwealth of County Islands wishes to compete in it's very first world cup.
Who is hosting this by the way?

Welcome to the World Cup!

The hosts haven't been decided yet. Potential hosts will be submitting their bids; Oliverry and CH already have (see above).


Edit: And El Presidente has beaten me to it... :p

The Rogue Nation of North Fenris would like to sign up for World Cup 26 and the Baptism of Fire Cup. As the nation is newly formed, this is the first soccer team it has ever had, and the coaching staff would graciously accept any and all advice in how to participate.

I have no idea how this works, so I may as well find out in the Deep End. Think I'll need a pyro-baptism first though.

For those not knowing what's going on and also not seeing the handy links in the first post:

The World Cup Article on the Wiki (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/World_Cup)

The World Cup FAQs Article (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/World_Cup_FAQs)

The Palacetonia Football Association (PFA) would like to express its desire to join the Baptism of Fire Tournament. We are already looking forward to this and believe that the entire nation will get behind its team for their first chance of glory on the sporting international stage.

The President, PFA

YAfor 2 and puppet The Gupta Dynasty are in.

Ditto Yafor 2 with The Gupta Dynasty, actually.

Here is the confirmation. Yay!

Here is the confirmation. Yay!

Double Confirmation, actually.

The Incorporated Commonwealth of United Island Empire would like to enter it's national team for this tournament. This will be our first competition.

IS there a place for me to post a brief description about the Bazalonian Federeration of Soccer Association and the national Bazalonian team...

Also if someone could post what colour combinations have already been taken then I can choose some colouts for Bazalonia... thanks

When the Baptism of Fire starts the BoF Rp thread would probably be the best place for those descriptions.

As for national team colours clicking here (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=447753) may help a bit.

Hoolabaloola would like to sign up. First competition for us.

The People's Republic of Nezza would like to sign up for Wrold Cup and BoF. This will be our first competition.

The Locke Harbour Football club will represent PopularFreedom at this year's World Cup. This is the third ranked city in terms of football in the nation however they are recently formed and have beaten a few teams in the PCFA (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/PopularFreedom_Pearson_Cliffs_Football_Association) soundly (they have yet to play anyone in the premier league (BFL (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/PopularFreedom_Bay_Football_League)) in the nation however). More impressive is there recent success at the Heartland Regional Olympics (http://www.geocities.com/popularfreedomticker/2005-11-20-001.htm) where they are currently in first place in their pool.

New Historia have submitted their team for the upcoming World Cup!

We are willing to compete in any comp/friendly that is available!

Crystilakere sign up again too

thanks

New Historia have submitted their team for the upcoming World Cup!

Actually, you've submitted your team for the current, ongoing World Cup. Notice this is World Cup 26 Sign-ups and your team (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=9966339&postcount=73) is in the World Cup 25 Rosters thread.

The Republic of Basicota will sign up.

the dictatorship of dehny will formally apply to attend

ThE RoGuE nAtIoN Of LaNgUaGe tEaChErS would like to sign up for World Cup and BoF. This will be our first competition.

;)

The Allied States of Race City would like to enter the World Cup 26.

Nanakaland would like to enter for another great cup. With so many great new nations signing up perhaps we'll have a chance to qualify this time. ;)

Da Whoseline people sign up as a puppet of tonissia

Da Whoseline people sign up as a puppet of tonissia


Conformation Post

OOC:Eeek My post count:eek:

Jah, sounds good. Sign moi up fer da coup du monde 26

Eauz signs up!

Errinundera would like to re-contest the NSWC.

It's good to be back.

Welcome back! It's been a while...

Welcome back! It's been a while...

About 2 years (human time), in fact.

I'm looking forward to reporting the antics of the tree-dwelling footballers.

Star Signs will sign up i have never participated before

Wow, Erri is back! o.o

Erri, you might want to sign up for the BoF too?

Liverpool England announces a World Cup 26 cohosting bid with Fmjphoenix.

OMGosh ERRI!

Wow, all the old guards are back for the centenary heh? :D Well don't worry we haven't forgotten you ;)

ORD will be participating in WC26... geez, has it been that many already?

The Thergo Redcoats will perticipate in WC26. We haven't before participated and would like to sign up for the Baptism of Fire cup

The Thergo Redcoats will perticipate in WC24

We assume you mean World Cup 26, right?

yeah, edited

Conformation Post

OOC:Eeek My post count:eek:

Wow, it's finally surpassed your brain cell count.

Congratulations!!

OMGosh ERRI!

Wow, all the old guards are back for the centenary heh? :D Well don't worry we haven't forgotten you ;)

I've just realised what you mean by centenary. 25 (x 4 years) after the 1st. That means Errinundera's new Chief Protector of Various Things, oreadest who played in NSWC 6 & 7, would be at least a nonegenarian. D'oh. That should generate some good RP.

the lions are back again

To all New Nations (and old ones)

Check the link in the sig below for NS's finest club soccer competition.

Please, I'm begging here....

OMGosh ERRI!

Wow, all the old guards are back for the centenary heh? :D Well don't worry we haven't forgotten you ;)

Centenary? Really? Hmm.

If a space is open, 5CN is up for another World Cup...

*tries to connive some method of getting AIF into WC26*

*tries to connive some method of getting AIF into WC26*

OK then, since you asked nicely.... (or one person did, anyway)

The Holy Empire of Alasdair I Frosticus signs up for WC 26 after all, but only because so many people consider it to be the centenary tournament, and only because so many other old-timers seem to be returning too (and there's an unresolved RP with Giant Zucchini to tidy up). Tanah Burung's potential return in particular is tempting the Imperials back.

But I'll have to concentrate my RP efforts on the Archregimancy - if WC 25 taught me anything, it's that I don't have enough time for quality RP for two nations.

While by far the older nation, for current WC purposes, Alasdair I Frosticus is officially a puppet of the Archregimancy

Centenary? Really? Hmm.
GA... (uh, getting too used to calling you that) TB, signing up? ;)

We take a breif moment of silence for Victor Krum. A hero in the sports universe donated millions of his money to cherity while leading Thergo to overwhelming wins in European circits. He was to play at World Cup 26 and his death puts the team in a difficult postion. He died at age 28 during the recent hurricane in Thergo.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/media/images/41150000/jpg/_41150459_krum.jpg

Number 68, Victor Krum. 1977-2005

sign up

GA... (uh, getting too used to calling you that) TB, signing up? ;)

Errinundera is looking forward to playing in your jungles again, Tanah Burung.

Turori is the main nation, Vilita is the puppet :)

The World Cup 17 Crazed and once number 1 in the world nation of Dance 2 Revolution hope to make an RPing come back to the International Football stage.

Actually, you've submitted your team for the current, ongoing World Cup. Notice this is World Cup 26 Sign-ups and your team (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=9966339&postcount=73) is in the World Cup 25 Rosters thread.

Sorry, My bad....but u know what I mean!

ooc-- I've been out of touch for a while, but certainly don't want to utterly miss the next wc. Bipedal Apes shall return, again.

I would be thrilled to join.

GA... (uh, getting too used to calling you that) TB, signing up? ;)

Sure. As long as the people whose threads i've abandoned in the past don't resent me too much. Any secret decoder rings needed?

Oaker

Right, we're in again.

Druida presents a fully updated (as far as post #184) sign-ups list for someone to pop on the opening post of this thread.

Those in a somewhat faded shade of grey are teams enering their first World Cup (to my knowledge, at least) with no current KPB ranking, but have not specified this as their first cup, so therefore have not yet been included in the official listings for the Baptism of Fire Cup.

Those in a dashing dark red are returning nations without a current KPB ranking. I still don't know if such nations are eligible for the Baptism of Fire or not. Either way, neither have mentioned entering it.

Those in a rather fetching shade of purple are unconfirmed puppets.

Those in this nice deep green are confirmed puppets eligible for the Baptism of Fire.
Those you can't see are in their first cup, but are confirmed as out of the Baptism of Fire.
Those in big letters are in big letters just to make sure they're on the list.

Those in normal text are everyone else.

Nations Confirmed Signed Up: (105+2/TBC)
Casari
Spaam
Euroslavia
Schiavonia
Squornshelous
Sarzonia
Mu-Muu
Krytenia
Dagabom
Hockey Canada
Firania
Majeristan
Kaze Progressa
Bettia
Praying2God
Havl
Pastorville
Spruitland
Cuation
Ariddia
Fbrenia
The Ardenne
Bedistan
Andossa Se Mitrin Vega
Oliverry
Tonissia
Total n Utter Insanity
Rolatia
Nedalia
Starblaydia
Rordia
Kericia
Yafor 2
Hypocria
Milchama
Rejistania
System Karela
Vilita
Tadjikistan
Oglethorpia
Gruenberg
Collonie
Commerce Heights
Fmjphoenix
Giant Zucchini
New Montreal States
Anathematic Republics
Liverpool England
Jeruselem
Cataduanes
Da Whoseline People
The Macabees
The Lowland Clans
The Archregimancy
Bazalonia
Southern Universe
Pedriana
Chicanada
Elrich
County Islands
North Fenris
Wentland
Palacetonia
The Gupta Dynasty
United Island Empires
Hoolabaloola
Nezza
PopularFreedom
New Historia
Crystilakere
Basicota
Dehny
Language Teachers
Race City
Nanakaland
Eauz
Errinundera
Star Signs
One Red Dot
Thergo
EL CID THE HERO
Five Civilized Nations
Alasdair I Frosticus
Harlesburg
Turori
Dance 2 Revolution
Bipedal Apes
Lethislavania
Tanah Burung
Oaker
The Weegies
Very Angry Rabbits
FSX
Pyrologists911
Cockbill Street
The Kazoo Peoples
Legalese
Beleminares
Audioslavia
Apologetic Kittens
Swilata
Hurleyland
Keyshona
East Lithuania

Unconfirmed: (2)
Dauna Hills
Hainan


Eligible Baptism of Fire Participants: (23+6+3+5+1)+1

Schiavonia
Mu-Muu
Dagabom
Firania
Majeristan
Havl
Fbrenia
The Ardenne
Rolatia
Gruenberg
Cataduanes
Bazalonia
Southern Universe
County Islands
North Fenris
Wentland
Palacetonia
United Island Empires
Hoolabaloola
Nezza
New Historia
Basicota
Dehny
Language Teachers
Race City
Errinundera
Star Signs
Thergo
Tanah Burung
FSX
Pyrologists911
Hainan
The Kazoo Peoples
Legalese
Beleminares
Apologetic Kittens
Hurleyland
Keyshona
East Lithuania
Very Angry Rabbits

Puppet Nations Involved: (14+2)

Mu-Muu [puppet of Krytenia]
Firania [puppet of Casari]
Majeristan [puppet of Sarzonia]
Pastorville [puppet of Praying2God]
Fbrenia [puppet of Ariddia]
System Karela [puppet of Rejistania and Hockey Canada]
Collonie [puppet of Milchama]
Dauna Hills [puppet of Fmjphoenix, unconfirmed]
Anathematic Republics [puppet of New Montreal States]
Da Whoseline People [puppet of Tonissia]
Pedriana [puppet of Bedistan]
The Gupta Dynasty [puppet of Yafor 2]
Alasdair I Frosticus [puppet of The Archregimancy]
Vilita [puppet of Turori]
Hainan [puppet of Euroslavia, unconfirmed]

Hosting bids: (2)

Commerce Heights & Oliverry (a.k.a. CHO:P) (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=454878)
Liverpool England & Rejistania (a.k.a. Le Rejistance) (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=458272)

Host vote details: Please Read (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=10070674&postcount=9)

EDIT: I'm not sure why [color=scarlet] doesn't work. Seems OK to me when I'm looking at it.

Under the assumption that sign-ups are still open, Very Angry Rabbits signs up for what is either its first World Cup, or something like it's 16th, depending on...stuff...

what color will you make us, Druida? ;)

Note to Druida: doesn't exist in vBulletin. ;)

[COLOR="DarkRed"]This ([color = DarkRed]), on the other hand, is probably what you're looking for.

For the record, Errinundera and Tanah Burung are the nations that were attempted to be colored in that way. I'm almost certain TB is ineligible for the BoF because the KPB ranking system was in use while they previously competed; however, Errinundera was entirely pre-KPB, so I'm not sure on that one. Vilita, care to back me up on this?

Oh, and I'd also like to give a hearty welcome back to Tanah Burung and VAR (who was with us before with a different nation) - seems like everyone's coming back for this one. :D

Beware!...be very ware! (where oh wear has my little dog gone?) The possible reappearance of a special variety of a certain red vegetable (fruit?) hangs in the air!

Don't stand under it... ;)

For the record, Errinundera and Tanah Burung are the nations that were attempted to be colored in that way. I'm almost certain TB is ineligible for the BoF because the KPB ranking system was in use while they previously competed; however, Errinundera was entirely pre-KPB, so I'm not sure on that one. Vilita, care to back me up on this?


Back Up. TB is ineligible, Errinundera is eligible but treated on the level of a puppet where their inclusion comes after "Pure Newbs" depending on space, which usually is not a problem.

The Empire of FSX, would like to be admitted.

I'm almost certain TB is ineligible for the BoF because the KPB ranking system was in use while they previously competed; however, Errinundera was entirely pre-KPB, so I'm not sure on that one.

There is precedent for returning nations of the KPB era participating in the BoF, as long as they are no longer listed in the rankings. I am part of that precedent, as I was originally around during WCs XII-XV (or something like that, I didn't bother going to check the exact numbers, but the point is that it was early in the KPB era-if I'm remembering right), and I was allowed to participate in the BoF in my return to the WC in the BoF that preceeded WC XX.

pyrologists911 would like to be in the WC for the first time

Oh, and I'd also like to give a hearty welcome back to Tanah Burung and VAR (who was with us before with a different nation) - seems like everyone's coming back for this one. :D

Thankee. As for the different name for those Wascally Wabbits:

Hail Margaret full of grace
The dice are with you
Blessed art thou among women
And blessed is the fruit (or possibly vegetable) of your loom, Otto
Holy Margaret, lover of togs,
Pray for us winners now and at the hour of our kick-off.

I'd like a puppet of mine to participate as well. Hainan. If there's extra space, that is.

No, it never was officially mentioned here, but Le/Fmj are withdrawing by mutual consent.

Back Up. TB is ineligible, Errinundera is eligible but treated on the level of a puppet where their inclusion comes after "Pure Newbs" depending on space, which usually is not a problem.

I've been away for two years so I'll go where I'm put but....

Errinundera is the puppet of no-one

Now that I have that off my chest, what do you mean when you say my inclusion 'comes after "Pure Newbs" depending on space, which usually is not a problem.'

Does that mean that a former cup winner may miss out?

I've been away for two years so I'll go where I'm put but....

Errinundera is the puppet of no-one

Now that I have that off my chest, what do you mean when you say my inclusion 'comes after "Pure Newbs" depending on space, which usually is not a problem.'

Does that mean that a former cup winner may miss out?


We are talking about the Baptism of Fire.

Keep up n00b :)

Keep up n00b :)

Stirrer.

With a fraction under 2 billion citizens Errinundera is one very fat baby. Just spare a thought for its poor mother during delivery.

Actually, we did a Lazarus. JC didn't just raise one Lazaurus, he raised almost 2 billion!

I'm coming up to 6 billion now :p

And nice to see you again, old friend. My best memories are when I beat you for third place in the cup, and the next one you had your revenge on me... except it was the finals!

Beware!...be very ware! (where oh wear has my little dog gone?) The possible reappearance of a special variety of a certain red vegetable (fruit?) hangs in the air!

Don't stand under it... ;)
I'm pretty sure Evisceratomatoes are fruits :p

93? Oh dear.

Cockbill Street would like to be in, again.

Thankee. As for the different name for those Wascally Wabbits:

Hail Margaret full of grace
The dice are with you
Blessed art thou among women
And blessed is the fruit (or possibly vegetable) of your loom, Otto
Holy Margaret, lover of togs,
Pray for us winners now and at the hour of our kick-off.

me likee!! ;)

We are talking about the Baptism of Fire.

Keep up n00b :):p as i recall, the "noob" in question won a world cup before vilita started participating. although, i could be wrong.:p

On a semi-official note, Very Angry Rabbits politely declines the offer to participate in the Baptism of Fire Tournament. The VAR Team Manager (who shall be known as Otto Matic - basically, because that's his name) is still trying to finish reading "Football for Dummies" in order to garner some idea of just what this game is. VAR officials (who shall be known as "VAR officials" - as we don't know their names) are confident that by the time this "cuppy thing" (what - oh - the 26th "cuppy thing?") starts, Otto will have both a rudimentary knowledge of the game (and possibly some of the rules) and a team.

er...side.

what do you mean "side"? he has two sides, just like everyone else.

*************

oh...i see..."side", then, is it? well, then. side. ok.

:p as i recall, the "noob" in question won a world cup before vilita started participating. although, i could be wrong.:p


Yes, its true :P

We send our top-rated team, the "Untitled U-Boats" with 15 wins, 1 tie, 0 losses in the 5-team Kazoo Intercity League to participate in World Cup 26.

As this is our first tournament, we are eligible to enter the Baptism of Fire, and respectfully do so.

Regards,

Nai Aknam
Ambassador to the Sporting Community
The Incorporated States of the Kazoo Peoples

Legalese will participate in WC 26. While it is not their first cup, it is their first in a good while.

Beware!...be very ware! (where oh wear has my little dog gone?) The possible reappearance of a special variety of a certain red vegetable (fruit?) hangs in the air!

Don't stand under it... ;)

Wait...you mean the undead blob of Evisceratomato sauce buried under the Paladin Dome, or the real thing?

After their dismal performance at World Cup 25, the hisisim monks who now seem to run the DFA have decided that their players are now past it. As such, Druida will not have a team ready to take the world on in time for World Cup 26. As such, Druida withdraws its entry, leaving Schiavonia as a main nation.

The Republic Of Beleminares wish to join, this would be our first world cup so i will leave it totally in your hands cos i dont have a clue what im doing!! whatever you recommend!!

Errinundera's back? Jeezy chreezy, we might even be able to avenge our 4-2 defeat in the WC7 second round. They scored FOUR goals past us! In our own stadium! NOBODY, but NOBODY hits four goals past us in our own stadium and lives to tell the tale.

Except Squornshelous.

welcome back Errinundera. Oh, and this is Audioslavia's sign-up for WC26 :)

Errinundera's back? Jeezy chreezy, we might even be able to avenge our 4-2 defeat in the WC7 second round. They scored FOUR goals past us! In our own stadium! NOBODY, but NOBODY hits four goals past us in our own stadium and lives to tell the tale.

Except Squornshelous.

welcome back Errinundera. Oh, and this is Audioslavia's sign-up for WC26 :)

:D

Having killed off my old account several months, just before a world cup unfortunately, I sign up for the Baptism of Fire.

It's good to be back, though you all shall likely ruin my life again. It's worth it, right?

Having killed off my old account several months, just before a world cup unfortunately, I sign up for the Baptism of Fire.

It's good to be back, though you all shall likely ruin my life again. It's worth it, right?...um...sure...yeah, worth it...of course...right...;)

...um...sure...yeah, worth it...of course...right...;)

It'll be worth it to start beating you in the Cherry Cup again, just as soon as some sign-ups start....:p

Okay - just who are apologetic kittens, anywho? :confused:

Okay - just who are apologetic kittens, anywho? :confused:

I haven't been around for quite a few months, and wasn't well known when I was around. FLP never did make it big, but the Kittens shall rule you all.

I will sign up.

i am new and definately interested. sign me up

I haven't been around for quite a few months, and wasn't well known when I was around. FLP never did make it big, but the Kittens shall rule you all....and don't we all love fimbles?...
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I've about lost track of who I am, much less who other's are, were, or may be. I have been, at various times, Very Angry Rabbits; Snub Nose 38; Stubby; Little Miss Muffet; Falacious Statements; and another name I don't even remember...;)

...and don't we all love fimbles?...

You would have done if I had stayed around.

So, wait. The kittens are apologising on behalf of the fimbles, yes?

How long will it be until WC26 - something like a rough estimate? I'm hoping for after Christmas because I'm writing something like 200 words per player (3 or 4 players per page in OpenOffice) and it's going slowly :)

Keyshona Will Participate

(Keyshona Has Participated in Previous World Cups but Ceased to Exist only to be borught back this Past Week)

Le Rejistance Part 2, to be confirmed by Rejis.

Le Rejistance Part 2, to be confirmed by Rejis.

Confirmed! Expect fun, RPs and scoreless draws.. errr exciting matches!

Sign-ups updated, thanks to Druida, to Keyshona. 103(+2?) nations signed up

I guess I never remembered to confirm my puppet. So yea, Dauna Hills is a go!

sign up?

I guess I never remembered to confirm my puppet. So yea, Dauna Hills is a go!

The puppet has to post, Fmj. As much as regular players know that Dauna Hills is your puppet, the puppet does still need to make a sign-up post.

The same goes for Hainan, puppet of Euroslavia.

If it's not too late, East Lithuania would like to sign up

How long will it be until WC26 - something like a rough estimate? I'm hoping for after Christmas because I'm writing something like 200 words per player (3 or 4 players per page in OpenOffice) and it's going slowly :)

Well, the Cup of Harmony will take a wee while longer, then there's the hosting bids to consider and the KPB rankings to update, and then of course the Baptism of Fire (although I dunno if you're in that tournament or not) so yeah... quite probably after Christmas.

World Cup 26 Host Votes

...

The voting period begins now and will end Sunday, December 18th at 12:00 GMT.

Simeone Di Bradini (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Simeone_Di_Bradini)
World Cup Committee President

/me notes that this time has passed (by eight hours, though before actually looking, from memory alone, I thought it was longer :( ). I am pleased to announce that our hosts are...

...to be announced be Starblaydia, as I have no idea who has won the vote.

*This cleverly concealed bump was brought to you by Druidan Concealed Bumps Inc. Need a bump? We'll hide it in our midfield!

Hey, I just said that's when it'd close. Did I say when I'd announce it? No. :p


But anyway its Commerce Heights and Oliverry to host WC26.

*washes hands of the whole situation*

Amorah would like to sign up for it's first cup, and would like to take part in the Baptism of Fire.

There are now 106 signups, excluding the two unconfirmed puppets. There is 1 slot remaining.
Swilata does not exist, but it did not sign up, Swilatia did.
Bipedal Apes and Mu-Muu are 22 days inactive. Pedriana is 29 days inactive.
EDIT: Never mind, I can update the signups now.

when you talk about people being new, does the U21WC count, because I have participated in that many times, and I don't know if that means I'm new, because the last time I was in the WC was around WC 20. I dunno if it means I should participate in the Baptism of Fire. meh... confused i am :confused:

Tis I, Hainan, here to confirm my spot in the WC. (A puppet of Euroslavia)

when you talk about people being new, does the U21WC count, because I have participated in that many times, and I don't know if that means I'm new, because the last time I was in the WC was around WC 20. I dunno if it means I should participate in the Baptism of Fire. meh... confused i am :confused:
Since you have participated in a previous WC (I hadn’t realized that you did), you may or may not be eligible for the Baptism of Fire tournament—no one’s really sure.

Signups are now full. Any further signups will be placed on a reserve list.

when you talk about people being new, does the U21WC count, because I have participated in that many times, and I don't know if that means I'm new, because the last time I was in the WC was around WC 20. I dunno if it means I should participate in the Baptism of Fire. meh... confused i am :confused:

Since I was allowed to participate in the pre-WC XX BoF after having been away for about 5 WCs, I would believe that you should be allowed to participate in the pre-WC XXVI BoF.

OOC: I don't know if allowing someone who has previously participated in a World Cup to compete in the Baptism of Fire Cup is a great idea as it relates to the spirit of the tournament. Then again, experienced players have the option of letting their puppets compete...

Perhaps as long as there's no residual KPB ranking, perhaps it should be allowed. Then again, I'm not exactly part of the rules committee here.

Thanks to a kind reminder or 5, Dauna Hills confirms sign ups as Fmjphoenix's puppet.

22 days? Erk. Scuse me.

There. Much better.

In a joint press conference, HRH Prince Vox and Minister of Sport Carlos AnKwill announced the intent of Northern Voobaha to qualify for the Baptism of Fire and the upcoming World Cup.

Reporters questioned the time of the annoucnment, which came 24 hours after the official entry deadline. Minister AnKwill said, "It already gives up a leg up on plans for the next cup cycle."

This is the first time since gaining independence that NV will form a national squad.

2-time Northern League champion coach Andre Patterson (FC Oasis) has been named the coach of the national team, nicknamed the "Blue Candle".

Rosters and their domestic sides were announced by the Minister as:

GK: #1 Marcus Andrews (FC Oasis)
DEF: #7 Tomas LeGener (Casino United)
DEF: #18 Ted Stefaniak (Vorodah Travellers)
DEF: #6 Stacy Eckes (Healdsburg Reds)
DEF: #20 Daniel Selan (FC Oasis)
MF: #13 Jay Boden (Norije Warlocks)
MF: #2 Jean-Michel Melby (Royal FC)
MF: #14 Steve Brown (Deseret Stars)
MF: #15 William Garrett (Exile FC)
F: #11 Kendara (Ekipe AnTir)
F: #5 Dustin Vrab (FC Oasis)
F: #9 Winston Dutchin (Borderlands FC)

RES: #00 Cooper Tillery (GK - Mariners FC)
RES: #10 Mike Kearns-Fisher (DEF - Norije Warlocks)
RES: #8 Eric Peterson (DEF - Bellin Demons)
RES #12 Peter Griggs (DEF - Royal FC)
RES: #3 Bill "Thriller" Moschler (F - Mariners FC)
RES: #16 Nate Garot (F - FC Oasis)
RES: #4 Stefan TaRame (F- Borderlands FC)

Bumping Mu-Muu out to make way for the new guy, as is my perogative.

Thanks.. 'ppreciate it!

Lovisa want apply in WC26

Lovisa want apply in WC26

If necessary, we will withdraw to give Lovisa a shot at playing. (This is NMS's puppet)

No, there's no need, I'm going to pull out my puppet (this account), The Gupta Dynasty, as I already have one nation (Yafor 2) in there and this is my only RP'ing account.

OOC: being my first World Cup and Baptism of Fire... is there a separate thread for the BoF?

OOC: being my first World Cup and Baptism of Fire... is there a separate thread for the BoF?

Yeh it will come as soon as Vilita decides to start it. If you are anscious to start kvetch to Vil.

ooc: naaaah... i'm in too good a mood to starting to start kvetching about other people's stuff lol

The Islands of Qutar wishes to sign up to World Cup 26, this will be its first time in the competition.

Team Roster

Manager:: Paul Dove

GK :: Peter Stone (Club::Cëre United, Age::18)
GK :: Geraint Kozel (Club::Arun City, Age::19)
GK :: Peter Turner (Club::Bembridge FC, Age::19)
DEF :: Nick Saunders (Club::Bembridge FC, Age::21)
DEF :: Dominic Kelly (Club::Cëre United, Age::20)
DEF :: David Howell (Club::Arun City, Age::19)
DEF :: Amir Safavi (Club::Newport FC, Age::20)
DEF :: Alex Martin (Club::Bembridge FC, Age::22)
DEF :: William Lemkes (Club::Bembridge FC, Age::17)
MID :: David Parker (Club::Bristol City, Age::18)
MID :: Sam Tomlin (Club::Bristol City, Age::19)
MID :: Chris Saunders (Club::Bembridge FC, Age::23)
MID :: John Gordon (Club::Ryde United, Age::19)
MID :: Olliver Smith (Club::Cëre United, Age::19)
MID :: Nick Rogers (Club::Cëre United, Age::19)
ATK :: Thomas Siese (Club::Cëre United, Age::19)
ATK :: Ali (Club::Cëre United, Age::20)
ATK :: James Lemkes (Club::Bembridge FC, Age::21)
ATK :: James Thomas (Club::Bembridge FC, Age::21)

If necessary, we will withdraw to give Lovisa a shot at playing. (This is NMS's puppet)

Personally, I hope you keep the Anathematic Republics in the tournament. Just imagine the RP opportunities if they get drawn against my main RP nation, especially once we refuse to play the away qualifier in Hell, refuse to allow the opposition in for the home qualifier, and then sprinkle Holy Water over the opposition after each qualifying match....

The Empire of Alexandrian Ptolemais wishes to sign up it's national soccer team for the 26th World Cup.

OOC: Wow, that BoF threw me off. Now I need to work on my team information - FAST

The World Cup 26 pre-RP (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=461592) and roster (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=461593) threads are up. Signups are still open, and puppets can still be bumped out for non-puppet nations.

In that case, Hiiraan wishes to sign up for the World cup. We did not know puppets would be pumped out.

Our RP name should be: Šomaliø

Thanks.

As noted in the Baptism of Fire thread, Beleminares has ceased to exist, and thus needs removing from the sign-up list.

Is it still too late to sign up. This is my main nation.

As noted in the Baptism of Fire thread, Beleminares has ceased to exist, and thus needs removing from the sign-up list.
Looks like you may be in luck, oh Prince of Selhurst. :)

Wait, how is Bald Jonhson Eagle boy over there in the BoF for WC26 but not signed up to WC26?

I leave the Sign-up thread to be run by other for one cup and look what happens to it. dear oh dear.

...
Elrich
County Islands
North Fenris
Wentland
Palacetonia
United Island Empires
Hoolabaloola
Nezza
PopularFreedom
New Historia
Crystilakere
...

There we go. the Ian Dowey looky-likey had already signed up. Never mind then.

Is it too late for me?

...
Elrich
County Islands
North Fenris
Wentland
Palacetonia
United Island Empires
Hoolabaloola
Nezza
PopularFreedom
New Historia
Crystilakere
...

There we go. the Ian Dowey looky-likey had already signed up. Never mind then.

That's spelt Iain Dowie, Star :P

Sorry if this seems picky, but is there a particular reason why Alasdair I Frosticus is listed in purple as a reserve sign-up on the first page of this thread?

I thought I'd signed up the WC2 hosts without specifying they'd be a standby (unlike the last CoH) - or have I missed something?

The Democratic Republic of Montrique is signed up

That's spelt Iain Dowie, Star :P

I still think he looks like Ian Dowey. Whoever he happens to be :D

Just who is updating this thread? Or not, as the case may be.

Sorry if this seems picky, but is there a particular reason why Alasdair I Frosticus is listed in purple as a reserve sign-up on the first page of this thread?

I thought I'd signed up the WC2 hosts without specifying they'd be a standby (unlike the last CoH) - or have I missed something?

I guess it is because the signups are full? or because it is the Archregimancy's puppet?

Wait, how is Bald Jonhson Eagle boy over there in the BoF for WC26 but not signed up to WC26?

I leave the Sign-up thread to be run by other for one cup and look what happens to it. dear oh dear.

*ooc*
My apologies, it was a mere misunderstanding of how the signups works, this is the first time I signed up for a roleplay session on these forums

*ic*
The PFA thanks you for confirming the entry of Palacetonia to the World Cup 26 event. We are delighted and looking forward to winning another game!

Sorry if this seems picky, but is there a particular reason why Alasdair I Frosticus is listed in purple as a reserve sign-up on the first page of this thread?


When the Cup becomes over-subscribed (107 limit for WC26) we sometimes like to knock out puppets in order to get in regular normal people, those who aren't hogging two spots. And we boot them out in order of who signed up last.

So, with McPshychothingy and Montrique signing up, at the same time as Belewhatsit ceasing, one more puppet has been added to the reserve list, that of Pedriana.

Sorry, Bedi:

Signups updated to Montrique, 107 nations and 4 now booted puppets signed up.


Post by Starblaydia

Signups are now closed. The final list of 107 participants is in the first post.

Petropoulos would like to sign up

After developing young 14 year old teen phenom Pele Adu, the burgeoning nation of Petropoulos is ripe to win in it's inaugural world cup. Our afiinity to sports is created by our selective abortion process of all unathletic fetuses. Most children are selected for by kicking displays in utero which prompt mothers-to-be to exclaim, "he's gonna be a socca player!" :headbang:

Petropoulos would like to sign up

After developing young 14 year old teen phenom Pele Adu, the burgeoning nation of Petropoulos is ripe to win in it's inaugural world cup. Our afiinity to sports is created by our selective abortion process of all unathletic fetuses. Most children are selected for by kicking displays in utero which prompt mothers-to-be to exclaim, "he's gonna be a socca player!" :headbang:

WC XXVI is already in the group stage of the finals, so you're a little late for this WC. However, WC XXVII sign-ups are open.

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=465389

If it's your first WC, then I would strongly recommend signing-up for the Baptism of Fire (BoF) tournament as well.