Nations Cup 2026
48 nations. One trophy. $25,000+ in Bonus Cash prizes. The first worldwide competition in MFL history kicks off June 2 and runs through July 8.
The MFL Nations Cup mostly follows the real FIFA World Cup 2026™ calendar, with a slightly shortened knockout stage. 12 groups of 4, knockout rounds from the Round of 32 to the Final. Real managers, elected by real shareholders, making every call.
This guide covers every detail: how to get involved, how it all works, how you can participate, how the Fan Rally gives your nation an edge, what the packs contain, and what you earn along the way.
The Nations Cup is a one-off event built to celebrate the FIFA World Cup 2026™ inside the MFL universe. The Final is on July 8. This guide comes down once the event wraps.
TL;DR
What is this? A 48-nation competition running alongside the real FIFA World Cup 2026. Same calendar, same nations, same drama. Shareholders back nations, rally for them, and earn prizes. Elected managers build squads, set tactics, and compete from the group stage to the Final.
What can I win? A share of the $25,000+ Bonus Cash prize pool (paid in Dapper Balance, spendable on MFL packs and the Marketplace). The pool is guaranteed at $25k and grows past that. Every nation earns, even group stage exits pay out. On top of that, top Fan Rally contributors earn $MFL every round and Bonus Cash at event end.
How do I get in? Buy shares in any nation for $0.99 (or 800 $MFL) each. Your shares give you a cut of the prizes, a vote in the manager election, access to Fan Rally, and perks at milestones.
Who becomes the manager? Shareholders vote. You need 10+ shares in a nation to run as a candidate. 1 share = 1 vote. The elected manager picks their own staff and makes every tactical decision.
What is Fan Rally? Your way to directly boost your nation on the pitch. Every shareholder can participate and earn rewards for their contribution. Play PvP matches with your agency squad, earn Rally Points for a nation you back. The nation leading the rally before a fixture gets up to +3 OVR for that game. No fatigue, no impact on your regular season.
What about packs? The Nations Cup Drop lands Tue 2 June at 20:00 CEST with five special new packs (Kickoff, Pro, Premium, Elite, Max), all containing exclusively players from the 14 new nations, all U23. You can also unlock the ability to buy additional Nations Cup Packs by accumulating shares.
Key Dates
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Tue 2 June, 20:00 CEST | Nations Cup Drop goes live |
| Tue 2 June, ~20:30 CEST | Share sales open |
| Tue 2 June onward | Share buying window (~9 days) |
| Tue 9 June | Soft vote-lock (you can still cast a first vote, but can no longer change an existing one) |
| Wed 10 June | Hard vote-lock (voting fully closes, manager rosters open) |
| Thu 11 June | Real-world World Cup kicks off, Fan Rally goes live |
| Fri 12 - Sun 28 June | Group stage (16 days) |
| Mon 29 June - Wed 8 July | Knockout rounds (R32, R16, QF, SF) |
| Wed 8 July | Final + prizes distributed |
All MFL Nations Cup fixtures are scheduled from 20:00 CEST.
What's in This Guide
- The Nations Cup Drop - The five new pack tiers, what's inside, and how to unlock more.
- How to Participate - Buy shares, elect your manager, build the squad.
- Fan Rally - Earn Rally Points and boost your nation's OVR on match day.
- Prizes and Perks - The Bonus Cash prize pool, badges, and milestone unlocks.
- The 48 Nations - Every group, every nation, and what stays the same in your regular season.
- FAQ - Quick answers to the most common questions.
New to MFL? Start with How to Get Started, then come back here to join the Nations Cup.