World Cup 83 was an international football tournament held in Equestria and Banija. Equestria emerged as champions, winning the final at their home stadium, the Royal Equestria. Their victory thwarted Starblaydia's bid for a record sixth World Cup title.
The lowest-ranked finals qualifier Reçuçen delivered a surprise by beating Qusmo and holding the 4th-ranked Holy Empire to a draw to qualify for the second round, at which point their run was ended by Cassadaigua. Taeshan's Miles Snavely retired at the end of the World Cup. His last kick of the ball as a player scored his team's only goal of the competition and gave them a 1-0 win over Qasden.
Host selection
Equestria and Banija were awarded the World Cup with 25 of the 32 votes cast by World Cup Committee members. Losing out was a remarkable hosting bid by Drawkland which made a number of innovative proposals that were, remarkably, well within the rules. These included the following:
- The first nation to respond to the bid would be the co-host (this ended up being Saltstead)
- Qualification through six round-robin groups, one triple-elimination bracket group, with the rest of the entrants playing a Casaran system. Of the round-robin groups, each would have assigned to them one of the following rule variations:
- Beach soccer
- No draws, with all matches going to extra time and penalties if necessary
- All players to wear gridiron football equipment
- Standings decided by reversed tiebreaker criteria - away goals scored, head-to-head goal difference, goals scored, goal difference, points
- All matches to be held during rain
- One team randomly assigned to have its top scorer play for another random team in the group
- During the finals, the third-place playoff was to be held according to sevenball rules
Teams
Thirty teams qualified for the World Cup from the 168 teams entering the qualifying phase. The two co-hosts qualified automatically. KPB ranks at the beginning of the qualification round are shown in brackets.
Stadiums
Stadium
|
City
|
Capacity
|
Kabonero III Field
|
Istria
|
48,000
|
Star Field
|
Herzegovina City
|
70,000
|
Stadium of the Restoration
|
Busumkuma
|
91,835
|
BCEL Stadium
|
Jinja City
|
52,400
|
The Wolf's Den
|
Busembe
|
44,000
|
Electra Stadium
|
Mynda
|
47,000
|
Albert III Stadium
|
Dodoma
|
48,600
|
Mavuto Field
|
Hoima
|
75,000
|
Royal Equestria Stadium
|
Canterlot
|
98,625
|
Grand Regal Stadium
|
Canterlot
|
81,955
|
Star Stadium
|
Canterlot
|
59,250
|
The Crownlands
|
Manehattan
|
92,955
|
Sky-High Coliseum
|
Cloudsdale
|
65,000
|
Diamond Park
|
Stalliongrad
|
75,000
|
Elements Stadium
|
Ponyville
|
48,750
|
Wild Grounds
|
Everfree
|
56,500
|
Shady Grove
|
Whitetail
|
43,650
|
Stadium of the Night
|
Hollow Shades
|
44,255
|
City of Manechester Stadium
|
Manechester
|
47,805
|
HarmonyLink Field
|
Seaddle
|
67,800
|
Qualification
Group winners qualified for the World Cup. Second-place teams advanced into a playoff round with six groups of four teams. Participants in Cup of Harmony 75 are highlighted in magenta.
Group A
|
Group B
|
Group C
|
Group D
|
Group E
|
Team
|
Pts
|
Team
|
Pts
|
Team
|
Pts
|
Team
|
Pts
|
Team
|
Pts
|
Mriin |
25 |
Audioslavia |
26 |
Zwangzug |
28 |
Sargossa |
30 |
Qusmo |
33
|
Savojarna |
23 |
Brusseldorf |
20 |
Barunia |
26 |
Kelssek |
21 |
Chromatika |
24
|
Natanians & Nosts |
23 |
Sajnur |
19 |
Pasarga |
21 |
Drawkland |
19 |
Euran Oceania Territories |
17
|
Ariwana |
16 |
Tornado Queendom |
17 |
Schiavonia |
13 |
Osarius |
19 |
Port Ember |
14
|
North Quadana |
10 |
Filindostan |
14 |
Flardania |
13 |
New Saria |
15 |
Competitive Solitare |
14
|
Petrisi |
9 |
Bliuji |
12 |
Cheetahs & Reptiles Coalition |
12 |
Togonistan |
9 |
Far Wor Eryunce |
8
|
Zealandiana |
9 |
Astograth |
4 |
Abercontin-Jereaux |
10 |
Copper Cuprum |
3 |
San José Guayabal |
7
|
Group F
|
Group G
|
Group H
|
Group I
|
Group J
|
Team
|
Pts
|
Team
|
Pts
|
Team
|
Pts
|
Team
|
Pts
|
Team
|
Pts
|
Bongo Johnson |
22 |
Mercedini |
26 |
The Holy Empire |
32 |
Baker Park |
29 |
Taeshan |
28
|
Kita-Hinode |
21 |
Krytenia |
26 |
Siovanija & Teusland |
22 |
Saltstead |
24 |
Mytanija |
25
|
Spensar |
19 |
HUElavia |
21 |
Squornshelan Remnant States |
22 |
Eastfield Lodge |
19 |
Darmen |
22
|
Oberour Ar Moro |
19 |
Aurevbush |
11 |
Quakmybush |
14 |
San Félix |
14 |
West Phoenicia |
17
|
Friday Freshman |
16 |
San Carlos Islands |
11 |
Anollasia |
14 |
Benjamin Mark |
13 |
Saint Émelie |
12
|
Joshenia |
12 |
Schottia |
10 |
New North Carolina |
9 |
Libonesia |
9 |
Penguinland |
11
|
Pius Desurongcrandis |
11 |
Sinyal |
10 |
Lashnakia |
5 |
Tulize |
7 |
Senayan |
5
|
Group K
|
Group L
|
Group M
|
Group N
|
Group O
|
Team
|
Pts
|
Team
|
Pts
|
Team
|
Pts
|
Team
|
Pts
|
Team
|
Pts
|
South Covello |
32 |
Apox |
34 |
Ko-oren |
27 |
Brenecia |
25 |
Nephara |
34
|
Omerica |
19 |
Juvencus |
24 |
Eura |
21 |
Hapilopper |
23 |
Ethane |
30
|
Eraman |
18 |
Acronius |
21 |
Freeport |
20 |
Damukuni |
19 |
Kandonica |
16
|
Anthor |
16 |
Xanneria |
19 |
Dreamplanet |
16 |
Islas Aaland |
17 |
Geektopia |
14
|
Szcerkina Federacy |
13 |
Torisakia |
14 |
Torisakia |
14 |
Polkopia |
17 |
Geisenfried |
12
|
Brigantii |
10 |
Britonisea |
8 |
Flavovespia |
12 |
Bolgano |
11 |
Orion Islands |
8
|
Sherpa Empire |
9 |
Paratan |
3 |
Western Bjornaic |
1 |
Lepolanatnessffiria |
6 |
Nooooooooooooooo |
5
|
Group P
|
Group Q
|
Group R
|
Group S
|
Group T
|
Team
|
Pts
|
Team
|
Pts
|
Team
|
Pts
|
Team
|
Pts
|
Team
|
Pts
|
Cosumar |
31 |
Cassadaigua |
29 |
Valanora |
30 |
Farfadillis |
36 |
Starblaydia |
28
|
Newmanistan |
18 |
Crystalline Caverns |
22 |
95X |
25 |
Tinhampton |
20 |
Abanhfleft |
18
|
Lochario |
16 |
Abaja |
20 |
Timuria |
20 |
Grod Island |
16 |
Devonta |
16
|
Eshan |
14 |
New Lusitania |
19 |
Balqia |
15 |
Beepee |
15 |
Ancherion |
16
|
Ouna |
13 |
Rakivland |
15 |
Kavagrad |
14 |
Mareibat |
11 |
Saciu |
15
|
Shatla |
11 |
New Karelograd |
7 |
Lavize |
8 |
Orestea |
11 |
Tamgu |
11
|
Fevhader |
11 |
Bengaliana |
7 |
Kiryu-shi |
1 |
Everta |
9 |
Axuva |
11
|
Group U
|
Group V
|
Group W
|
Group X
|
Team
|
Pts
|
Team
|
Pts
|
Team
|
Pts
|
Team
|
Pts
|
Qasden |
28 |
Free Republics |
28 |
Turori |
30 |
Vilita |
29
|
Reçueçn |
24 |
Main Nation Ministry |
22 |
The Macabees |
29 |
Busoga Islands |
20
|
Santa Regada |
17 |
Amuaplye |
21 |
Terre Septentrionale |
18 |
Mattijana |
19
|
Kernovi & Rewgwlas |
16 |
Vakolicci Haven & Celaria |
19 |
Pratapgadh |
15 |
Jeruselem |
16
|
Valladares |
13 |
Lons |
15 |
Darkmania |
14 |
Vartugia |
15
|
Starcom Racing |
11 |
St. Saratoga |
9 |
Hyundai-Kia |
9 |
Asdia |
10
|
Caras |
6 |
The Aurian Plains |
6 |
Amurbia |
7 |
Saintland |
9
|
Playoff stage
Each playoff group was hosted in one country, with each team playing one match against others in its group. Group winners qualified for the World Cup.
Group 1 (Crystal Empire)
|
Group 2 (Crystal Empire)
|
Group 3 (New Cloudsdale)
|
Team
|
Pts
|
Team
|
Pts
|
Team
|
Pts
|
The Macabees |
9 |
Chromatika |
7 |
Reçueçn |
9
|
Juvencus |
6 |
Busoga Islands |
4 |
Abanhfleft |
4
|
Brusseldorf |
3 |
Ethane |
3 |
Siovanija & Teusland |
3
|
Crystalline Caverns |
0 |
Main Nation Ministry |
3 |
95X |
1
|
Group 4 (Banija)
|
Group 5 (Silver Beach)
|
Group 6 (Amazonesta)
|
Team
|
Pts
|
Team
|
Pts
|
Team
|
Pts
|
Kelssek |
9 |
Eura |
9 |
Kita-Hinode |
7
|
Krytenia |
4 |
Saltstead |
6 |
Barunia |
4
|
Savojarna |
2 |
Mytanija |
3 |
Hapilopper |
3
|
Omerica |
1 |
Newmanistan |
0 |
Tinhampton |
3
|
Group stage
Group A
Team
|
Pld
|
W
|
D
|
L
|
GF
|
GA
|
GD
|
Pts
|
Valanora |
3 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
2 |
5 |
9
|
Equestria |
3 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
2 |
6
|
Cosumar |
3 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
6 |
6 |
0 |
3
|
Kelssek |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
10 |
-7 |
0
|
Equestria v Kelssek
Equestria
|
2-0
|
Kelssek
|
- Rosewing 25'
- Sunny Day 76'
|
|
|
Royal Equestria, Canterlot
|
Valanora v Cosumar
Valanora
|
3-1
|
Cosumar
|
- Lithvathar 12'
- Nygård
- va Drake
|
|
|
Diamond Park, Stalliongrad
|
Kelssek v Cosumar
Kelssek
|
2-5
|
Cosumar
|
|
|
- Tidesson 33'
- Zeale-Riddick 62', 82'
- Sibučić 72', 76'
|
Stadium of the Night, Hollow Shades
|
Valanora v Kelssek
Valanora
|
3-1
|
Kelssek
|
|
|
|
Elements Stadium, Ponyville
|
Cosumar v Equestria
Cosumar
|
0-1
|
Equestria
|
|
|
|
The Crownlands, Manehattan
|
Group B
Team
|
Pld
|
W
|
D
|
L
|
GF
|
GA
|
GD
|
Pts
|
Sargossa |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
10 |
7 |
3 |
7
|
Ko-oren |
3 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
4 |
4 |
0 |
6
|
Zwangzug |
3 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
4 |
-1 |
2
|
Nephara |
3 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
4 |
6 |
-2 |
1
|
Sargossa v Ko-oren
Sargossa
|
4-2
|
Ko-oren
|
- Cáceres 11', 90'
- Goyoso 15'
- Espina 44'
|
|
|
City of Manechester Stadium, Manechester
|
Nephara v Zwangzug
Nephara
|
1-1
|
Zwangzug
|
|
|
|
HarmonyLink Field, Seaddle
|
Zwangzug v Sargossa
Zwangzug
|
2-2
|
Sargossa
|
|
|
|
Sky-High Coliseum, Cloudsdale
|
Group C
Team
|
Pld
|
W
|
D
|
L
|
GF
|
GA
|
GD
|
Pts
|
Cassadaigua |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
8 |
4 |
4 |
7
|
Farfadillis |
3 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
2 |
4 |
5
|
Brenecia |
3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
8 |
7 |
1 |
4
|
Chromatika |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
6 |
15 |
-9 |
0
|
Brenecia v Farfadills
Brenecia
|
0-0
|
Farfadills
|
|
|
|
The Crownlands, Manehattan
|
Farfadillis v Chromatika
Farfadillis
|
5-1
|
Chromatika
|
- Êns 40'
- Delrío 70', 90+3'
- rue Cazade 75', 85'
|
|
|
Sky-High Coliseum, Cloudsdale
|
Brenecia v Cassadaigua
Brenecia
|
2-3
|
Cassadaigua
|
|
|
unknown
|
Elements Stadium, Ponyville
|
Cassadaigua v Farfadillis
Cassadaigua
|
1-1
|
Farfadillis
|
|
|
|
Royal Equestria, Canterlot
|
Chromatika v Brenecia
Chromatika
|
4-6
|
Brenecia
|
|
|
|
City of Manechester Stadium, Manechester
|
Group D
Team
|
Pld
|
W
|
D
|
L
|
GF
|
GA
|
GD
|
Pts
|
Eura |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
9 |
7 |
2 |
7
|
Reçueçn |
3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
6 |
6 |
0 |
4
|
Qusmo |
3 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
-1 |
3
|
The Holy Empire |
3 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
6 |
7 |
-1 |
2
|
Reçueçn v Qusmo
Reçueçn
|
1-0
|
Qusmo
|
|
|
|
HarmonyLink Field, Seaddle
|
Eura v The Holy Empire
Eura
|
3-3
|
The Holy Empire
|
unknown
|
|
|
Diamond Park, Stalliongrad
|
Reçueçn v The Holy Empire
Reçueçn
|
2-2
|
The Holy Empire
|
- Hebron 45+1'
- Heissler 64'
|
|
unknown
|
Stadium of the Night, Hollow Shades
|
Group E
Team
|
Pld
|
W
|
D
|
L
|
GF
|
GA
|
GD
|
Pts
|
Banija |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
7 |
4 |
+3 |
7
|
Starblaydia |
3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
3 |
0 |
4
|
Taeshan |
3 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
8 |
-2 |
3
|
Qasden |
3 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
6 |
7 |
-1 |
2
|
Banija v Taeshan
Banija
|
2-0
|
Taeshan
|
|
|
|
Stadium of the Restoration, Busukuma
|
Banija v Qasden
Banija
|
4-4
|
Qasden
|
|
|
|
Star Field, Herzegovina City
|
Group F
Team
|
Pld
|
W
|
D
|
L
|
GF
|
GA
|
GD
|
Pts
|
Kita-Hinode |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
5 |
1 |
+4 |
7
|
South Covello |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
+2 |
7
|
Free Republics |
3 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
0 |
3
|
Mercedini |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
8 |
-6 |
0
|
Free Republics v South Covello
Free Republics
|
0-1
|
South Covello
|
|
|
|
Stadium of the Restoration, Busukuma
|
Kita-Hinode v Free Republics
Kita-Hinode
|
1-0
|
Free Republics
|
|
|
|
Star Field, Herzegovina City
|
Group G
Team
|
Pld
|
W
|
D
|
L
|
GF
|
GA
|
GD
|
Pts
|
Apox |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
11 |
2 |
+9 |
7
|
Mriin |
3 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
4 |
3 |
1 |
6
|
Turori |
3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
5 |
3 |
2 |
4
|
Bongo Johnson |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
1 |
13 |
-12 |
0
|
Turori v Apox
Turori
|
1-1
|
Apox
|
|
|
|
Star Field, Herzegovina City
|
Group H
Team
|
Pld
|
W
|
D
|
L
|
GF
|
GA
|
GD
|
Pts
|
Baker Park |
3 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
1 |
5 |
9
|
Vilita |
3 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
9 |
3 |
6 |
6
|
The Macabees |
3 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
5 |
11 |
-6 |
3
|
Audioslavia |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
4 |
8 |
-5 |
0
|
Audioslavia v Baker Park
Audioslavia
|
0-3
|
Baker Park
|
|
|
|
Stadium of the Restoration, Busukuma
|
Knockout rounds
- Due to differences in national calendars, all dates are OOC unless otherwise noted.
Second round
Valanora v Ko-oren
Valanora
|
2-1
|
Ko-oren
|
|
|
|
Sky-High Coliseum, Cloudsdale
|
Eura v Farfadillis
Eura
|
3-1
|
Farfadillis
|
- Underwood 49', 61'
- Armstrong 81' (pen.)
|
|
|
Elements Stadium, Ponyville
|
Apox v Vilita
Baker Park v Mriin
Quarter-finals
Semi-finals
Cassadaigua v Equestria
Cassadaigua
|
2-3
|
Equestria
|
|
|
- Pristina Shine 9', 64'
- Hamilton 22'
|
The Crownlands, Manehattan
|
Banija v Starblaydia
Banija
|
2-3
|
Starblaydia
|
|
|
- Apelles 22'
- Cole 35', 80' (pen.)
|
Stadium of the Restoration, Busukuma
|
Third place play-off
Cassadaigua v Banija
Cassadaigua
|
1-3
|
Banija
|
|
|
|
Kabonero III Field, Istria
|
Final
Equestria v Starblaydia
Equestria
|
4-3
|
Starblaydia
|
- Aiza 25'
- Pristina Shine 44', 90+1'
- Rumble 73'
|
|
- Apelles 12'
- Cole 32'
- McCloud 87'
|
Royal Equestria, Canterlot
|