2026 MicroWorld Cup: Final Elo rankings published and IFF reformed

Tournament Elo-based rankings

Co-organiser Hasan Çakar has published the final Elo-based rankings of the participating nations of the Slopfest 2026 Intermicronational Haxball World Cup. The rankings use the Elo rating system, which rate competitor's based upon their past results. Such a system is used in an official capacity for chess, Go, esports and women's football, while unofficial Elo ratings exist in more mainstream sports. The use of Elo ratings for the MicroWorld Cup conceived and subsequently sustained by Brennonian organiser Chase Mahoning.

1. Brennonia (1174)
2. Nesea (1113)
3. Stanland (1052)
4. Parasolia (1050)
5. Mahuset (1049)
6. Hasanistan (1046)
7. Kipstania (1007)
8. Tymbarc (991)
9. Hyacinthia / Independent Team (972)
10. Minaki (971)
11. Ludzervik (963)
12. Todia (959)
13. Hortania (956)
14. Pona (942)
15. Kustia (939)
16. New Oplaya (933)
17. Pearson Republic (883)

The Elo-based rankings will now be used as the official rankings for intermicronational HaxBall. They will be used to determine seeding in the future editions of the MicroWorld Cup and other HaxBall tournaments. The Elo-based rankings will now be maintained by the Intermicronational Football Federation as the "IFF HaxBall World Ranking".

Intermicronational Football Federation reformed

Following the end of the MicroWorld Cup, the Intermicronational Football Federation (IFF) has been reformed and placed under the acting leadership of Hasan Çakar. The IFF has fallen into disarray after the dissolution of Yotamistan and the retirement of its leader from public life, who had served as the leader of the IFF. Hasan Çakar will serve as President of the IFF, while Chase Mahoning has been appointed Vice-President.

The IFF was founded in early 2026, before the MicroWorld Cup was organised, by King Yotam I of Yotamistan. When first organising the event, Çakar had accepted an offer by Yotam I for the IFF to support the event alongside including Yotmaistan as a tournament co-host. It had been planned for the IFF to control the MicroWorld Cup brand after the tournament ended and organise future editions. Prior to Yotamistan's dissolution, Yotam I had privately stepped back from the project in August and appointed Çakar as the organisation's main executive.

Immediately after taking formal control over the organisation, Çakar appointed a new executive including Chase Mahoning, Chrzan of Minaki and a representative from Hyacinthia on 8 September. The IFF will now handle the future of the Haxball MicroWorld Cup, which it has expressed interest in continuing as a regular event. The IFF is also seeking to establish new competitions and integrate other micronational football events into its line-up.

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2026 MicroWorld Cup: Brennonia are the world champions

Brennonia has won the Slopfest 2026 Intermicronational Haxball World Cup after 8–0 victory over Nesea in the tournament's final. The match was held this evening (7 September), hosted by the Lazia, Mahuset. Brennonia completely dominated their Nesean opponents throughout the match, whose performance showed little trace of the team that had reached the final and scored the most goals in the tournament.

 

Before the match began, a performance of the MicroWorld Cup's official theme was held. The song can be listened to on YouTube, at this link. This song notably samples the infamous Hasanistani Microvision song "Nonsense Screamed into a Microphone".

The final opened with a Brennonian goal at the fourteenth second. For the next forty-two seconds, the two sides managed to prevent the other side from scoring and maintained an equal balance. A Brennonian tap-in at the fifty-sixth second fortified their lead and was soon followed by a hat-trick at 1:03'. For the rest of the second-minute, the game returned back to the mutual back-and-forth.

A defensive mistake by Nesea at the fourteenth second of the second minute allowed Brennonia to capitalise and make the score 4-0. It was from this moment on that Brennonia's strong lead turned into an annihilation of Nesea's dreams of victory. Nesea played desperately in attack and was being clearly bested in defence. Scoring as many goals in the subsequent twenty-four seconds as they did in the previous 156, goals at 2:26', 2:34', 2:44' and 2:50' cruised Brennonia to victory and the title of world champions.

While Nesea had chances throughout the game, Brennonia's brilliant defence shut down every opportunity for even a consolation prize. Brennonia's player Chase Mahoning has earned comparisons to Argentina's Lionel Messi due to his strong performance in the competition, who many are now calling "Brennongrad Messi".

A complete replay of the final, produced by the Hasanistan Today and Tomorrow Network, can be viewed here.

Following the match and the end of the tournament, the tournament awards were handed out. Despite their team's defeat in the final, Nesea's player Filip I. Nesejský won the Golden Boot with a total of 43 goals. Brennonia's Chase Mahoning was awarded the Golden Glove for having conceded the least amount of goals throughout the tournament, Brennonia having only conceded two goals in its semi-final against Tymbarc. Only teams who had reached the semi-final were eligible for the Golden Glove.

Tournament winner Mahoning gave the following statement to the Batyr Times after his victory:

"I’m grateful to have won this tournament and to have had the opportunity to represent Brennonia. I want to thank all of our opponents and everyone who participated for making the tournament as enjoyable as it was, as well as the organizers for all the time and effort they put into making it possible.

I’d also like to congratulate Nesea on making it to the final and winning the Golden Boot."

Runner-up Nesejský said after the final:

"Brennonia deserved the win, it was a very intense match. I have truly fumbled and it's a bit disappointing, but I'm very happy with the tournament overall. Second place and a Golden Boot are incredible and I'm so happy Nesea has officially won its first medal in any micronational games.

Knowing that I began the tournament with no idea how to play Haxball, in my opinion Nesea did great! Congratulations to Brennonia again!"

Tournament head organiser Hasan Çakar said:

"Congratulations to Brennonia on the amazing victory. I would also like to thank all the participants of the MicroWorld Cup, without them this event could not have taken place".

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2026 MicroWorld Cup: Parasolia finish third-placed

Parasolia has secured a third place finish in the 2026 Intermicronational Haxball World Cup, after an impressive 10-2 victory over Tymbarc in the consolation match between the two defeated semi-finalists. Played at the late night of 4 September and virtually hosted by Mamucium, Mahuset, the match saw a strong and determined Parasolia dominate a Tymbarc who struggled to pose a challenge.

 

The match was opened by a Tymbarc goal at the fourth second, followed by a Parasolian equaliser four seconds later. For the first thirty seconds, it appeared to be heading for a close battle between two equal teams. However, a Tymbarc own goal at the thirtieth second marked the beginning of their decline. A minute later, Parasolia had taken a four goal lead. Tymbarc scored their final goal of the match and ultimately the tournament at 01:53' but any hopes of a dramatic comeback was squashed a few seconds later as the Parasolians responded. Parasolia scored four more goals as they steamrolled over Tymbarc's defence, coasting to bronze.

Parasolia's third-place finish and their overall performance in the tournament knockout stage has come as a shock to many of the MicroWorld Cup's fans, earning them the reputation of the tournament's "dark horse". Their tournament journey began with an mixed group stage performance, having lost to Hasanistan 3-0 and beat New Oplaya 4-1. Finishing second, Parasolia advanced from their playoff by default as opponent Ludzervik were disqualified for inactivity and little expectations were placed on them to progress further. However, Parasolia truly made their mark in the tournament as they edged past Hasanistan in exciting quarter-final rematch. They then proceeded to prove a difficult challenge to current-top scorer and finalist Nesea, who only managed to defeat them by a single goal.

Despite the defeat for Tymbarc, the defeated party still has much to be proud about in regards to their Cup performance. Surviving what was regarded as the "group of death" early in the tournament and achieving an impressive quarter-final victory over Mahuset, Tymbarc were a deserving semi-finalist.

A full video replay of the match for third place, produced and broadcast by the Hasanistan Today and Tomorrow Network, can be viewed here.

Only one game remains of the Slopfest 2026 Intermicronational Haxball World Cup, the highly-anticipated final between Nesea and Brennonia. The game is expected to be played this weekend. 

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Hasanistan reaches quarter-finals of 2026 Micronational Checkers Tournament

The Micronational Olympic Federation's 2026 Checkers Tournament recently concluded, with Hasanistan's sole participant reaching its knockout stage. The tournament, hosted by Slitronia and a part of the MOF's series of single-sport events, had been held over the past month.

Hasanistan's "cylete" Hasan Çakar began his tournament drawn into Group C, alongside Legion M (Democratic Republic of Eg), Despi Zografou (Hyacinthia) and Chrzan (Minaki). Çakar started with a victory over Legion by two games to none. The following 2-0 defeat to Chrzan meant Çakar's place in the tournament was dependent on his final game. After a close game, Çakar triumphed over Hyacinthian opponent by two games to one. Çakar finished top of his group, helped by his early victory over second-placed Legion being group ranking's tie-breaker.

In the quarter-final held on  24 August, Çakar faced Group B runner-up Wolfomir of the Participatory Republic of Dibistan. Çakar was unable to continue his success during the group stage after losing by two games to none.

The Checkers Tournament was won by Miroslavia's Miroslav I, who beat Dylan Callahan of Karnia-Ruthenia 2-1. Çakar's knockout stage opponent Wolfomir earned the bronze medal after a 2-1 win over the host country's hopeful Johannes I. 

Hasan Çakar is expected to represent Hasanistan in another upcoming MOF event, which will be the inaugural Chess Tournament hosted by Mendersia.

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Hasanistan establishes diplomatic relations with the Minakae Republic

Yesterday, Hasanistan ratified a treaty to establish diplomatic relations and mutual recognition with the Minakae Republic (also known as Minaki). The treaty was signed by Hasanistan's Acting Prime Minister Hasan Çakar and Minaki's President Chrzan.

Flag of the Minakae Republic

The Minakae Republic is a micronation located in the Great Lakes region of North America. The state had recently gone through political changes, including its name as it had formerly been known as Nordmeer and Alpecona.

Acting Prime Minister Çaka welcomed the establishment of ties with Minaki. He said following the treaty's ratification: "Minaki is a successfully developing nation and a potential micronational power, it will benefit Hasanistan to build this relationship".

The full treaty can be read here. 

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