2021 FMF World Cup - official reports and broadcasts
2021 FMF World Cup - official reports and broadcasts
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the official thread for the thirteenth edition of Micras' premier football tournament, the FMF World Cup! This summer's tournament will see twenty of Micras' top international sides battle it out to earn the right to be World Champions come August 15th!
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GROUP STAGE DRAW
Group A
A1 Floria
A2 Passas
A3 Calbion
A4 Alduria
A5 Tellia
Group B
B1 Mercury
B2 Merenolitovina
B3 Telanore
B4 Thracistan
B5 Hurmu
Group C
C1 Craitland
C2 North Antarctic Domain
C3 Meckelnburgh
C4 Unified Governorates
C5 The Hexarchy
Group D
D1 Senya
D2 Lamantia
D3 Hazar
D4 Sanama
D5 Phinbella
Group A
A1 Floria
A2 Passas
A3 Calbion
A4 Alduria
A5 Tellia
Group B
B1 Mercury
B2 Merenolitovina
B3 Telanore
B4 Thracistan
B5 Hurmu
Group C
C1 Craitland
C2 North Antarctic Domain
C3 Meckelnburgh
C4 Unified Governorates
C5 The Hexarchy
Group D
D1 Senya
D2 Lamantia
D3 Hazar
D4 Sanama
D5 Phinbella
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Fixture list
Group stage
July 10th
A: Floria v Passas
A: Calbion v Alduria
July 11th
B: Mercury v Merenolitovina
B: Talenore v Thracistan
July 12th
C: Craitland v North Antarctic Domain
C: Meckelnburgh v Unified Governorates
July 13th
D: Senya v Lamantia
D: Hazar v Sanama
July 14th
A: Floria v Calbion
A: Tellia v Passas
July 15th
B: Mercury v Talenore
B: Hurmu v Merenolitovina
July 16th
C: Craitland v Meckelnburgh
C: The Hexarchy v North Antarctic Domain
July 17th
D: Senya v Hazar
D: Phinbella v Lamantia
July 18th
A: Passas v Calbion
A: Alduria v Tellia
July 19th
B: Merenolitovina v Talenore
B: Thracistan v Hurmu
July 20th
C: North Antarctic Domain v Meckelnburgh
C: Unified Governorates v The Hexarchy
July 21st
D: Lamantia v Hazar
D: Sanama v Phinbella
July 22nd
A: Floria v Alduria
A: Calbion v Tellia
July 23rd
B: Thracistan v Mercury
B: Talenore v Hurmu
July 24th
C: Unified Governorates v Craitland
C: Meckelnburgh v The Hexarchy
July 25th
D: Sanama v Senya
D: Hazar v Phinbella
July 26th
A: Tellia v Floria
A: Passas v Alduria
July 27th
B: Hurmu v Mercury
B: Merenolitovina v Thracistan
July 28th
C: The Hexarchy v Craitland
C: North Antarctic Domain v Unified Governorates
July 29th
D: Phinbella v Senya
D: Lamantia v Sanama
Play-off round
July 31st
PO1: Runner-up Group A v Third Group B
PO2: Runner-up Group B v Third Group A
August 1st
PO3: Runner-up Group C v Third Group D
PO4: Runner-up Group D v Third Group C
Quarter-finals
August 5th
QF1: Winner Group A v Winner Play-off 3
QF2: Winner Group B v Winner Play-off 4
August 6th
QF3: Winner Group C v Winner Play-off 1
QF4: Winner Group D v Winner Play-off 2
Semi-finals
August 10th
SF1: Winner Quarter-final 1 v Winner Quarter-final 4
August 11th
SF2: Winner Quarter-final 2 v Winner Quarter-final 3
Third-place play-off
August 14th
Loser Semi-final 1 v Loser Semi-final 2
Final
August 15th
Winner Semi-final 1 v Winner Semi-final 2
Group stage
July 10th
A: Floria v Passas
A: Calbion v Alduria
July 11th
B: Mercury v Merenolitovina
B: Talenore v Thracistan
July 12th
C: Craitland v North Antarctic Domain
C: Meckelnburgh v Unified Governorates
July 13th
D: Senya v Lamantia
D: Hazar v Sanama
July 14th
A: Floria v Calbion
A: Tellia v Passas
July 15th
B: Mercury v Talenore
B: Hurmu v Merenolitovina
July 16th
C: Craitland v Meckelnburgh
C: The Hexarchy v North Antarctic Domain
July 17th
D: Senya v Hazar
D: Phinbella v Lamantia
July 18th
A: Passas v Calbion
A: Alduria v Tellia
July 19th
B: Merenolitovina v Talenore
B: Thracistan v Hurmu
July 20th
C: North Antarctic Domain v Meckelnburgh
C: Unified Governorates v The Hexarchy
July 21st
D: Lamantia v Hazar
D: Sanama v Phinbella
July 22nd
A: Floria v Alduria
A: Calbion v Tellia
July 23rd
B: Thracistan v Mercury
B: Talenore v Hurmu
July 24th
C: Unified Governorates v Craitland
C: Meckelnburgh v The Hexarchy
July 25th
D: Sanama v Senya
D: Hazar v Phinbella
July 26th
A: Tellia v Floria
A: Passas v Alduria
July 27th
B: Hurmu v Mercury
B: Merenolitovina v Thracistan
July 28th
C: The Hexarchy v Craitland
C: North Antarctic Domain v Unified Governorates
July 29th
D: Phinbella v Senya
D: Lamantia v Sanama
Play-off round
July 31st
PO1: Runner-up Group A v Third Group B
PO2: Runner-up Group B v Third Group A
August 1st
PO3: Runner-up Group C v Third Group D
PO4: Runner-up Group D v Third Group C
Quarter-finals
August 5th
QF1: Winner Group A v Winner Play-off 3
QF2: Winner Group B v Winner Play-off 4
August 6th
QF3: Winner Group C v Winner Play-off 1
QF4: Winner Group D v Winner Play-off 2
Semi-finals
August 10th
SF1: Winner Quarter-final 1 v Winner Quarter-final 4
August 11th
SF2: Winner Quarter-final 2 v Winner Quarter-final 3
Third-place play-off
August 14th
Loser Semi-final 1 v Loser Semi-final 2
Final
August 15th
Winner Semi-final 1 v Winner Semi-final 2
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Team Profiles - Group A
Floria
How they qualified: Qualified for their seconds finals tournament as the host nation, providing the sole bid.
Star Player: Cristiano Ramirez. The forward was in sterling form for club Northcliff United this season and scored in the AEFA Champions' League final.
One to watch: Dave Wheeler. The Westlake midfielder is an often underappreciated part of a very solid Florian XI, and a real workhorse in the middle of the pitch.
The locals might recognise: Given this is the Florian team, you'd hope all of them. But this squad will be looking to all becoming household names by the end of this tournament.
What you need to know: Having picked up both the Copa Apollonia and Raspur Pact Nations League titles in their last two tournaments, Floria are in great shape as they go to host. However, on the Micras-wide stage, there are many more competitive opponents who will try and deny the Florians from lifting the trophy on home soil. They'll also be aware that only once before has a host nation won the tournament; Alexandria in 2008, with four previous host nations losing out in the final (Tokidoki in 2007, Hamland in 2010, Shireroth in 2011 and Senya in 2017). A youthful squad that has plenty of success could come in handy and provide more energy against more experienced sides.
Prediction: Floria are definitely in the hunt to win the title, but will need to overcome some very difficult opponents. A home nation will expect a minimum of a semi, but the Florians will be eyeing up that trophy as one of the favourites.
Passas
How they qualified: Topped EMUFA Group E with 15 points from a possible 18, with a 2-1 blip in New Sussex their only failure en route to Floria.
Star Player: Łukasz Dąbrowski. A stalwart of the team entering the peak of his career, the Eĵars Town man scored 10 goals in League 1 this campaign.
One to watch: Danijel Đorđević. Has previous scoring in major tournaments and at 29 is still the right side of 30.
The locals might recognise: There are 9 Florian based players in this Passas side, with Alex Danelon arguably the star name of the nine.
What you need to know: An ageing team with no player under the age of 26, this side bring plenty of experience to Floria. But despite winning EMU 2016 5 years ago, Passas are a shell of their former glory and will struggle against sides in this group who are at the peak of their games.
Prediction: Passas' ageing squad will still pose problems for a lot of teams at this tournament, but the Keltians aim will primarily being getting out of what is a very tough group. Anything beyond that will have to be seen as a bonus.
Calbion
How they qualified: Calbion romped home to top CTFA Group C unbeaten, which included an eye-catching 6-1 trouncing of 2015 qualifiers Athlon.
Star Player: Llewelyn Wyn-Jones. Now aged 30 and playing in Floria, Wyn-Jones provides a good mix of experience and ability to this Calbion side.
One to watch: Owen Baine. Baine burst onto the scene 4 years ago in Senya, and now plays his football for Xäiville Teflons in Craitland. A forward who can score and assist goals, Baine will be a handful for defenders.
The locals might recognise: Much of the Calbain team played for Florian two years ago, with the likes of Wyn-Jones and Baine performing wonders in Floria colours at both the World Cup and Copa Apollonia.
What you need to know: Calbion may have missed out on the last couple of tournaments after their two year absence from the map, but the Dragons still possess a highly skilful and exuberant young squad that will be eager to build on their previous showing in Senya.
Prediction: In any other group, Calbion would be expecting to get out of the group, but this will be a tough ask in the proverbial "group of death". However, if they can pick up some points and get a run going, they could very well be in the mix to make the knock-out rounds.
Alduria
How they qualified: Won AEFA Group A, comfortably ahead of their nearest rivals Constancia.
Star Player: Tamer Modrem. Modrem returns to World Cup football having missed out in 2019 for the first time since 2007. The former Alexandrian midfield remains a key member of this exciting outfit.
One to watch: Javier de la Fuente. De la Fuente may not be playing in a top league anymore, but don't let that fool you that he doesn't posses the skills or the ability on the flank for the Eurans.
The locals might recognise: Northcliff United's François Bousquet is the only Florian based player in this squad.
What you need to know: For a team that won't exist after this tournament, the Aldurians head into this World Cup much like the Alexandrians and Hammish did in 2017. With the experience of that squad still present in much of this year's outfit, the Aldurians have every chance of pulling off some eye catching results, especially given their high ranking in the Elo Ratings.
Prediction: Alduria have a similar problem to Passas in terms of an ageing squad, but unlike their Keltian rivals, this squad has aged like a fine wine, and can still very much pack a punch at a major tournament. Could be a serious threat to Floria in the Group Stage, and have every chance of making it far, though they perhaps aren't immediate favourites for the title.
Tellia
How they qualified: Despite winning 7 of their 8 qualifying games, the Tellians only prevailed over near neighbours the Unified Governorates on goal difference, with the pair exchanging 2-1 home wins in WMFA Group B.
Star Player: Sezer Özker. Always an exciting player to watch, the now Mercurian based midfielder is always a handful for the opposition.
One to watch: Marko Zajc. An iconic player who could very well be playing in his final World Cup, Zajc brings plenty of experience to this Tellian side.
The locals might recognise: Andrea Luca Peruzzi plays for Northcliff United and is the only Florian based player in the squad, but this line-up will be recognisable to most footie fanatics in Floria.
What you need to know: Yet another ageing side in this group with no player under 26, Tellia's tag of being equally likely of winning the tournament and crashing out of the group stage remains true. Yet this ageing squad may now have been surpassed by others, with the Tellians exiting at the Group Stage both in Birgeshir two years ago and at the Benacia Cup last time out.
Prediction: Always very tough to predict, but the Tellians will once again be targeting a long run in this competition in perhaps the last hurrah for this golden generation. How realistic that is in such a tough group though is still open for debate.
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Team Profiles - Group B
Mercury
How they qualified: Mercury unsurprisingly topped EMUFA Group C, but made hard work for themselves losing 2-1 at home to Castilona. They'll be hoping to avoid any such repeat slip ups here in Floria.
Star Player: Joe Foxon. The 27-year-old Cherry Trees striker remains Mercury's top striker, and his contributions will likely be vital for Mercury in this tournament.
One to watch: Daniel Hannerby. The full back maybe Mercury's youngest player, but bring a lot of ability to a defence that has occasionally be founding lack in recent years.
The locals might recognise: Whilst none of this Mercury squad have ever even played in Floria, the squad is littered with international stars which will be household names to those who follow football.
What you need to know: Mercury might have won 3 of their last 4 EMUs, but haven't won the World Cup since 2014. For a nation that are seemingly always in contention, they'll be aiming to record a second title with the benefit of being defending runners-up; a role that has collected the last four titles.
Prediction: Mercury are amongst the tournament favourites, but will need to show a bit more killer instinct, having let recent tournaments slip away from them.
Merenolitovina
How they qualified: Edged an exceedingly close WMFA Group D by 1 point, ahead of Mishalacia and Elwynn to qualify for a maiden World Cup appearence.
Star Player: Robert Laskowski. The Northcliff United forward showed massive potential for Freeland two years ago, and will now lead the line for his new adopted homeland here.
One to watch: Adam Brzeziński. Another Freeland-adoptee, Brzeziński has shown great ability at Osĵätoņ Aztecs in Craitland and will hope to play a big role for Merenolitovina here.
The locals might recognise: In addition to the aforementioned Laskowski, defender Andrzej Szpak also plies his trade in Floria for Birmingham United, who suffered a surprise relegation this season.
What you need to know: Merenolitovina blend experienced Ashkenatzis with youthful Freelanders in their exciting squad. However the cultural mix, coupled with their first appearance at the big time, could cause problems for the Benacian outpost.
Prediction: Did very well to qualify here, but could potentially struggle. They will be looking to try and nick enough points to scrape through if they can in a competitive group, but will be just glad to be here.
Talenore
How they qualified: Comfortably ran away with EMUFA Group A, with a home draw with Palesmenia the only blip in an otherwise faultless campaign.
Star Player: Vernon Cristaldo. Always a handful for defenders, Cristaldo will be hoping to once again pull the strings in the Talenore midfield.
One to watch: Taki Tolâso. The Bohemian Rhapsodies keeper was in the team of the tournament in the 2015 tournament, and is a key reason of why Talenore have at times punched above their weight at major tournaments. Keep an eye out for some spectacular saves.
The locals might recognise: Cristaldo is the only Florian based player in this squad, playing his club football for Dragonmoor.
What you need to know: Talenore are a tenacious team, and have impressed at World Cups and EMUs gone, even without finding a trophy yet. Perhaps don't expect too much in the way of fireworks, but Talenore are more than capable of pulling off an impressive performance against the big nations.
Prediction: Talenore have a realistic chance of nabbing 2nd place in this group, but with a very competitive Group A, the knock-out adventures could very well be short lived.
Thracistan
How they qualified: Topped AEFA Group C, ahead of Jingdao and Thraci Confederation rivals Antakia.
Star Player: Tırak Emrenin. The Athletics midfielder is at the heart of an exciting midfield.
One to watch: Can Emrenin. The Petmut forward is a potential handful for defences.
The locals might recognise: This line-up may very well serve as a mystery to many Florians, though some eagled eyed Northcliff City and Dragonmoor fans may recognise a few of the squad who play for DPR, having came up against them in the AEFA Cup this season.
What you need to know: Thracistan make their tournament debut having impressed in qualifying. However, they're yet to pull off a statement result and have thus far largely avoided the big teams. This tournament will serve as a measure of how good this side really is.
Prediction: Thracistan have some tidy players and will be competitive, but their quest will be largely to find a way out of a tight group.
Hurmu
How they qualified: Needed final day results to go their way as they edged past Voxland to win AEFA Group D, in a poor campaign that saw them lose to the River Warriors as well.
Star Player: Frankäya Kischt. Kischt has been in good form recently for his club Urzi in Senya and poses a real danger for teams down the right side.
One to watch: Teemu Tamm. The Craitish-based teen will be hoping to show his potential at this tournament.
The locals might recognise: Defender Roald Jorgensen will be a familiar face to supporters of Northcliff City.
What you need to know: Following the demise of Lakkvia, Hurmu were disappointing in qualifying, but will be hoping to find some form at these finals. With stars of yester-year retiring, Hurmu's squad may be on the way down, with the generation of Mika Førvossen et al having so far failed to live up to their initial hype on the international stage.
Prediction: Hurmu will find this very tough, but they have the quality in their squad to find something. Could be over reliant of key players, who will fundamentally determine whether or not they can find a passage through the knock-outs.
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Team Profiles - Group C
Craitland
How they qualified: Ran away with WMFA Group A - winning the group with 8 wins from 8, scoring 50 and only conceding 1 in the process in what turned out to be an easy group.
Star Player: Will Zóma. The striker is always in amongst the goals, and was his usual free scoring self in qualifying, and looked strong at club level, netting 14 times in League 1.
One to watch: Ĵulian Ólsen. The Dynamo Deacon is a vital part of the transition in midfield and has the ability to unlock defenders with his passing.
The locals might recognise: Another squad littered with well known super stars, but Northcliff City fans might be eager to see if Dräsen Isrdlvarien can get a game, having impressed in the Super League Football this season.
What you need to know: Craitland haven't won a major tournament since 2018 and are now a decade without a World Cup title. However, this squad is improving and have the ability to beat any of the other top sides on their day.
Prediction: Craitland are always a strong side, and should have no problems the quarter-finals, a stage they've made at World Cup they've appeared at. However, the last three World Cups have ended at that stage, but Craitland might be quietly confident that they can make the semis this time round.
North Antarctic Domain
How they qualified: Arguably the most surprising qualifiers - NAD edged past Zandarijn to win CTFA Group B and book a place at these finals.
Star Player: Abduallah Asihekam. A strong season in Senya's second tier that ended in promotion with Borussia Bergdorf, Asihekam will look to try and bring that form to the international stage.
One to watch: Kevin Razak-Price. The Longsight striker was a star for Afrikaana's burgeoning national side a few years ago, and will be eager to show what he can do for his new nation this time out.
The locals might recognise: Razak-Price will likely be the only familiar face to Florian fans, as he plays for Longsight.
What you need to know: A team born from the ashes of a promising Afrikaana, NAD may be the only side bringing free agents to the tournament, but their rag-tag team of players plying their trade in Jingdao's touring teams, Senya's lower divisions, the Raspurid league and even some reserve players for Craitish sides will be eager to prove their ability and will not want to be seen as being there only "to make the numbers up". They were only eliminated in the 90th minute of their third group game back in 2018's CiboTaps, so shouldn't be overlooked.
Prediction: This tournament could have been even more of a struggle for NAD, but given that they will play 3 other debutants, there's still a realistic chance for this side to make it out of the group stage, however slim it may be.
Meckelnburgh
How they qualified: Pipped a much fancied Raspur side to the top of AEFA Group E.
Star Player: Cecil Spear. The Taft Amberjacks forward has been on form at club level and will be looking to prove his abilities on the international stage.
One to watch: Chelsea Kinsley. Meckelnburgh are the only side this year to bring female players to the tournament and Kinsley may be their best one. The central defender will have her hands full though against some quality front lines at this World Cup though.
The locals might recognise: A read through the team sheet will likely raise only a puzzled expression from most Florian fans.
What you need to know: Meckelnburgh have stunned critics by qualifying on their first attempt, but how far beyond that they can go will be a different question.
Prediction: A kind group means they may find themselves involved in a three-way tussle with NAD and the Hexarchy for that final play-off round spot. Beyond that though, it could be a much harder prospect.
Unified Governorates
How they qualified: The UGB were edged out by Tellia in WMFA Group B on goal difference, but came back to beat Natopia in the ICPO to reach a first finals.
Star Player: Artur Segler-1. Scored twice at last year's Benacia Cup and will be eager to carry a goal threat again hear in Floria.
One to watch: Johannes Talbot. Another capable goalscorer, Talbot's presence in the UGB's 4-stiker line-up cannot be underestimated.
The locals might recognise: Another one where the individual players might be unknown, but their style of football and supporters won't be new to the Florians.
What you need to know: After an impressive display where they took 4 points from a group containing Craitland, Sanama and Tellia at last year's Benacia Cup, the UGB will be hoping to put that experience in to practise here.
Prediction: The UGB's strength will be in attack, and their quality of finishing is formidable, but their 2 man defence leaves gaps that can be exploited. Still, the UGB will be looking for a ride into the knock-outs and have a very realistic chance of doing just that.
The Hexarchy
How they qualified: The Hexarchy won the three-way shoot-out for EMUFA Group D, edging past Lostisland and Normark to make their first ever World Cup.
Star Player: Balshazzar Bel-Dagon. The captain is a quality striker (although you probably wouldn't think that given his squad number), and is an integral part of this Hexarchy side.
One to watch: Hammurabi Gilgamesh-Pilagga U-Marduk. It's not often you'll see a royal in a World Cup squad, but U-Marduk is the fourth in line. He plays in goal, and will be hoping he can muster a royal mandate to keep out opposition attackers.
The locals might recognise: Another mystery squad to the eyes of outsiders.
What you need to know: The Hexarchy are looking to make waves with their club-team approach to international football and odd numbering system, but they are a well organised side who know how to play.
Prediction: The finals might be a difficult and testing tournament for this team, but they will fancy themselves to challenge NAD and Meckelnburgh for that final play-off spot.
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Team Profiles - Group D
Senya
How they qualified: The reigning champions qualified automatically - having beaten Mercury 1-0 in 2019's final.
Star Player: Alesandrœ Danetskë. The JR striker is back in form, and having been top goalscorer at two previous finals, will be looking to add another golden boot to his collection.
One to watch: Ƨinkœ Zvet. The tricky winger will be constantly looking to make runs and run at defenders, and has plenty of ability in his locker to unlock even the tightest of defences.
The locals might recognise: Much like the other big nations, despite having no Florian based player, Senya's squad is full of household names.
What you need to know: Off the back of a poor Copa Apollonia, Senya's friendly performances have been encouraging, but will be hoping to rebound at the World Cup and defend their title.
Prediction: Another side that is starting to age, but Senya's squad are all still in their prime. Senya are again a realistic shot for the title, but will need to win in a country that is hoping to one-up them. Expect fireworks (both on and off the pitch).
Lamantia
How they qualified: Needed a last minute winner against Tiana in their final qualifying match in AEFA Group B to see off their local rivals and make a second successive finals.
Star Player: Sven Ebersbacher. The King's Lynn Town man once again had a successful season in Senya's top flight.
One to watch: Jörg Schwarz. With rumours flying around that the AFC Colgrad man wants top flight football, expect him to be putting on a show for several of Micras' bigger teams down the right.
The locals might recognise: Another side without Florian league representation, fans may recognise the King's Lynn Town contingent who were edged out by Northcliff United in last season's AEFA Champions' League final.
What you need to know: Lamantia are a quality side with real talent, however their balance between strong and weaker players has
Prediction: Lamantia will find it hard in a competitive group but they have the chance of making it out, but will need to find some form to do so.
Hazar
How they qualified: Yet another debutant, Hazar edged past a good Natopia side to win CTFA Group A.
Star Player: Çengiz Tahir. One of the several Birgeshir converts in this Hazar team, the Mercury based striker is a lethal force in the penalty area.
One to watch: Menkara Iňanojk. A solid defender who plies his trade in Craitland, will be looking to keep out some very difficult attackers.
The locals might recognise: Six of this Hazarese squad play in Floria, but rap star-come-midfielder Berk Bayındıroğlu, who plays for Westlake Albion, might the most well known amongst the Florian public.
What you need to know: Hazar have been something of a revelation in qualifying but have yet to come up against any world class opponents in competitive competition yet. They'll be eager to show their quality at this tournament.
Prediction: There's a bit of a buzz around this Hazar team, but they still need to prove their qualities. Being in a group with the reigning world champions will definitely ask questions of this exciting new team, but with many leftovers of Birgeshir in the team, they do have the experience to answer them.
Sanama
How they qualified: Sanama won every game en route to topping WMFA Group C, including a pair of victories over Shireroth.
Star Player: Mariolino Sonetti. Based in the Craitish league, where he came home as second-joint top goalscorer, The Sverige Tiem man is a lethal goalscoring threat.
One to watch: Gjanluca Totti. If Sonetti is the present, Totti is perhaps the future of Sanaman football. Playing in Mercury and aged just 20, Totti is a real talent.
The locals might recognise: Midfielders Tanilo Tosha, Taki Walu and Mushe Kanti all ply their trade in the Florian top flight.
What you need to know: Sanama come into their first ever World Cup having already won their regional championship. Having clinched the Benacia Cup last year after defeating Craitland on penalties, Sanama will come into this tournament with a lot of confidence.
Prediction: Looked very impressive in qualifying and with a successful Benacia Cup behind them, they could really mix it up in this competition. A side that will be aiming to impress in the latter rounds, though perhaps a World Cup title might be a bit beyond them this time round.
Phinbella
How they qualified: Won EMUFA Group B, finishing unbeaten ahead of previous participants Nova English Korea and Nova England.
Star Player: Mat Phineas Flynn. This creative midfielder also serves as the country's president.
One to watch: Gopal Kumar. The 23-year-old shot stopper will be eager to impress against some serious foreign firepower in this group.
The locals might recognise: Sub goalie Kugo Chuichi spent most of last season on the bench for Northcliff United.
What you need to know: Phinbella will be looking to surprise this tournament, but find themselves in a tough group with the reigning World Cup and Benacia Cup champions, as well as a Lamantian side who boast Senyan Top League experience and an exciting Hazarese team. However, Phinbella have quality themselves, though much of it comes from the domestic PP.League.
Prediction: This could be a bit of a struggle for Phinbella if they're not careful, but they should be able to mix it up and won't be a walkover by any stretch of the imagination. A play-off round spot is possible, but would be impressive.
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Opening Ceremony
https://youtu.be/DpUIashwH00
The 2021 edition of Micras's most prestigious sports tournament opened with a sensational performance of the Festival Overture by the Orchestra of the Confederate States Armed Forces and then a performance of the official song of the tournament was played afterwards. To finish off the ceremony there was a brief flag ceremony for all participating nations.
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