NeoGoat World Cup 2026 ⚽ — Team Event

NeoGoat goes international. 

This special event brings together teams of 3 players in a competitive format built around national identity, strategic deckbuilding, and a direct connection to the 2026 World Cup.

This is not just a tournament — it’s a clash of nations.

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👥 Event Format

• Maximum 8 teams (24 players)
• Teams of 3 players
• Fixed positions:
  • Player A
  • Player B (Captain)
  • Player C

Each round is played as:

• A vs A
• B vs B
• C vs C

All three matches are played simultaneously.

👉 The team that wins 2 out of 3 matches wins the round.

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🏟️ Deck Construction

Inspired by competitive team formats:

• The team shares card copy limits:
  • Cards at 3 → max 3 copies across the entire team
  • Cards at 2 → max 2 copies across the entire team
  • Cards at 1 → max 1 copy across the entire team

Additionally:

• Each team may select 3 Selection Cards
• These cards can be used normally by each player

Selection Cards ignore the shared team limit, but still respect their individual banlist limits.

This system forces teams to distribute resources and build distinct identities within the team.

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⚽ Captain (Player B)

The center player acts as the team captain.

They may assist teammates during duels under the following rules:

• Can observe the fields of Players A and C
• Can give short suggestions

Examples:

• “attack first”
• “watch out for Mirror Force”

Restrictions:

• Cannot touch cards
• Cannot play for the teammate
• Cannot give long or detailed instructions
• Cannot slow down the pace of the game

👉 Assistance must be quick and minimal.

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🌍 Nations

Each team represents a country.

• Countries are chosen from the 8 teams that reach the Quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026
• Countries cannot be repeated

Nations are purely for identity:

• team name
• flag

They do not provide gameplay advantages.

In addition to the main tournament, there is a long-term bonus:

• When the FIFA World Cup 2026 concludes
• The team whose country becomes World Champion will receive a special prize

This bonus is independent from the tournament results and will be awarded when the World Cup ends.

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Tournament Structure

The event uses a Swiss system:

• 3 Swiss rounds (with 8 teams)
• All teams play every round

Top Cut

After the Swiss rounds:

• The Top 4 teams advance to:
  • Semifinals
  • Final

From this point on, it is single elimination.

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📅 Date

The event will take place during the weekend:

👉 July 10–12, 2026

Coinciding with the World Cup Quarterfinal stage.

Register your team.

🔥 A Different Kind of Event

NeoGoat World Cup 2026 combines:

• True team-based gameplay
• Strategic decisions starting at deckbuilding
• A solid competitive structure
• And a narrative that extends beyond the event itself

Build your team, choose your cards wisely…
and step into the international stage of NeoGoat.