The Slopfest 2026 Intermicronational Haxball World Cup, also known as the 2026 MicroWorld Cup, was an intermicronationalesportsassociation football tournament held between 14 June and 7 September 2026. The competition began in parallel with the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament was originally co-hosted virtually by Brennonia, Hasanistan and Yotamistan, although Mahuset hosted the final and the match for third place after the dissolution of Yotamistan. The tournament's matches were played on the football browser gameHaxBall in a one-on-one format. The tournament was organised by the governments of the three host countries, supported by the Intermicronational Football Federation and the Union of Brennonia and Hasanistan.[1]
The tournament was won by Brennonia, who defeated Nesea 8–0 in the final. Parasolia took third place after a 10–2 victory over Tymbarc in the match for third place. Nesea's player Filip I. Nesejský won the Golden Boot for scoring the most goals in the tournament, having scored 43 goals in total. Brennonia's Chase Mahoning received the Golden Glove for conceding the least amount of goals throughout the MicroWorld Cup, having only conceded two goals in the competition. Mahoning, popularly regarded as the tournament's best player, has been nicknamed "BrennongradMessi" in recognition of his success.
The 2026 Intermicronational Haxball World Cup was played over HaxBall, a top-down football-inspired browser game. Matches were held in a one-on-one format, with each participating micronation being represented by an individual player.[1] It is envisioned that the tournament will have a multi-stage format with an initial group stage and a subsequent single-elimination knockout stage.
The logo of the 2026 MicroWorld Cup consists of a stylised minimalist depiction of a traditional leather ball, parted into three pairs of panels coloured to represent each original host's national flag.[1] The typeface used in the wordmark is inspired by Art Deco.
Twenty countries were registered to participate in the 2026 MicroWorld Cup. The majority of the participating countries were based in Europe and North America.
Yotamistan, one of the co-hosts, initially planned to compete in the tournament but withdrew before it began, citing "undisclosed technical issues". Despite the country's withdrawal from the competition, Yotamistan continued to serve as a co-host and participate in the organisation of the MicroWorld Cup[1] until its dissolution on 14 August 2026.
Three countries (Arlandica, Gora Mira and Knuffeldierland) did not play any of their fixtures, two of which withdrew during the course of the tournament. Knuffeldierland withdrew due to "technical reasons". Gora Mira's player forfeited due to scheduling concerns and the country did not send a replacement player because of internal political instability. Arlandica was disqualified for inactivity and failure to play any of their group stage fixtures. Their respective opponents were awarded technical victories.
Longest consecutive run without conceding a goal:Brennonia (4 matches)
Awards
Controversies
Accusations of cheating
Hortania accused Mahuset of cheating in their Group E fixture, which Mahuset won 12–1. The Batyr Times described the Hortanian claims as fake news.[citation needed]
Minaki vs Independent Team dispute
In the playoff match between Minaki and the Independent Team, the Independent Team pushed the ball into their opponent's net at approximately the same time as the game's conclusion. The Independent Team's "goal" was not counted, which would have potentially equalised the score and took the game into extra time, resulting in Minaki winning the game 4–3 and the Independent Team's elimination from the tournament. The Hyacinthian Football and Futsal Federation, the governing body of the Independent Team, protested the recognition of the match's result and believed that a rematch should be held. The Federation accused tournament organiser Hasan Çakar, who had been observing the match to record it for broadcast by the Hasanistan Today and Tomorrow Network, of an "officiating failure". The tournament organisers and the HFFA initially agreed to seek arbitration over the issue, with Emiel van der Huijsen being appointed by the government of Brennonia to serve as the arbiter. However, both sides later agreed to drop the issue.[citation needed]
See also
2026 FIFA World Cup – Held concurrently with and inspired by the FIFA World Cup.
↑ 1.01.1The dissolution of Yotamistan occurred during the later stage of the tournament. Because of this, the two remaining fixtures due to be hosted by Yotamistan were instead hosted by Mahuset.
↑The player of the Independent Team is from Hyacinthia, which will yet to be established by the beginning of the tournament.
↑ 3.03.13.23.3Minaki originally competed as Alpecona, although changed its name during the course of the tournament.
↑ 4.04.1The Standland–Nesea quarter-final had originally been played on 2 August but was abandoned after technical issues. The remainder of the match was played on 24 August.
↑Originally scheduled to be hosted in Duck Island, Yotamistan.
↑Originally scheduled to be hosted in Yotam City, Yotamistan.
Brennonia
Hasanistan
Yotamistan[a]
Mahuset[a]
Nesea
Parasolia
Tymbarc
New Oplaya
Gora Mira
Stanland
Kipstania
Pearson Republic
Minaki[c]
Kustia
Arlandica
Alpecona
Independent Team
Todia
Pona
Ludzervik
Hortania
Knuffeldierland