# Muzzle Run Football World Championship 2025-2026 ## 🏆 Tournament Overview
The **Muzzle Run Football World Championship** is the biggest play-to-earn football showdown in history, featuring 32 Qualifier Tournaments that culminate in a Championship Final in June 2026. This prestigious tournament offers teams one shot at greatness, with every victory serving as a ticket forward and every match being do-or-die. ### Key Features * **32 Qualifier Tournaments** - Multiple opportunities to qualify * **Play-to-Earn Mechanics** - Every qualifier will win a prize in the World Championship * **Knockout Format** - New high-stakes elimination matches * **Professional Structure** - Pool rounds followed by playoffs *** ## 📅 Tournament Schedule ### Qualifier Rounds (September 2025 - May 2026) | Qualifier | Date | Status | | --------- | ------------------ | ---------- | | **Q1** | September 15, 2025 | 🟢 Active | | **Q2** | October 10, 2025 | ⏳ Upcoming | | **Q3** | October 25, 2025 | ⏳ Upcoming | | **Q4** | November 10, 2025 | ⏳ Upcoming | | **Q5** | November 25, 2025 | ⏳ Upcoming | | **Q6** | December 5, 2025 | ⏳ Upcoming | | **Q7** | December 15, 2025 | ⏳ Upcoming | | **Q8** | December 28, 2025 | ⏳ Upcoming | | **Q9** | January 5, 2026 | ⏳ Upcoming | | **Q10** | January 12, 2026 | ⏳ Upcoming | | **Q11** | January 19, 2026 | ⏳ Upcoming | | **Q12** | January 26, 2026 | ⏳ Upcoming | | **Q13** | February 2, 2026 | ⏳ Upcoming | | **Q14** | February 9, 2026 | ⏳ Upcoming | | **Q15** | February 16, 2026 | ⏳ Upcoming | | **Q16** | February 23, 2026 | ⏳ Upcoming | | **Q17** | March 2, 2026 | ⏳ Upcoming | | **Q18** | March 9, 2026 | ⏳ Upcoming | | **Q19** | March 16, 2026 | ⏳ Upcoming | | **Q20** | March 23, 2026 | ⏳ Upcoming | | **Q21** | March 30, 2026 | ⏳ Upcoming | | **Q22** | April 6, 2026 | ⏳ Upcoming | | **Q23** | April 13, 2026 | ⏳ Upcoming | | **Q24** | April 20, 2026 | ⏳ Upcoming | | **Q25** | April 27, 2026 | ⏳ Upcoming | | **Q26** | May 4, 2026 | ⏳ Upcoming | | **Q27** | May 11, 2026 | ⏳ Upcoming | | **Q28** | May 18, 2026 | ⏳ Upcoming | | **Q29** | May 22, 2026 | ⏳ Upcoming | | **Q30** | May 25, 2026 | ⏳ Upcoming | | **Q31** | May 28, 2026 | ⏳ Upcoming | ### The World Championship * **Date**: June 2026 * **Format**: Single elimination knockout * **Participants**: 32 qualified teams (1 winner from each qualifier) *** ## 🎯 Tournament Structure ### Qualifier Format Each qualifier tournament follows a **two-stage format**: #### Stage 1: Pool Round * **Format**: Round-robin where every team plays each other once * **Advancement**: Top 8 teams progress to playoffs * **Statistics Tracked**: * Matches played * Wins, Losses, Draws * Goals For (GF) * Goals Against (GA) * Goal Difference (GD) * Points (3 for win, 1 for draw, 0 for loss) #### Stage 2: Playoffs * **Format**: Single elimination knockout bracket * **Participants**: Top 8 teams from pool round * **Rounds**: * **Quarter Finals**: 8 teams → 4 teams * **Semi Finals**: 4 teams → 2 teams * **Final**: 2 teams → 1 winner * **Prize**: Winner qualifies for World Championship Finals *In the event of a tie in a playoff match during the qualifying series, the two teams will play again.* ### Championship Finals Format * **Participants**: 32 teams. * **Stage 1 – Group Stage**: Teams are split into groups of 4. Each team plays all others in its group. The top 2 in each group advance. * **Stage 2 – Knockout Stage**: The remaining 16 teams play in a single-elimination bracket: * Round of 16 * Quarterfinals * Semifinals * Final * Third place match for semifinal losers *In the event of a tie in the Championship teams will play extra time, then penalties if still level.* *** ## 🏅 Progression Path ### How to Qualify 1. **Start**: Win a Sit & Go tournament * **Reward**: Entry to next Qualifier 2. **Progress**: Win a Qualifier event * **Pool Round**: Finish in top 8 * **Playoffs**: Win the knockout bracket * **Reward**: Entry to World Championship Finals 3. **Triumph**: Take your shot at the World Championship * **Format**: Single elimination * **Prize**: One Trophy, One Champion ***Please note:** Blocking is not permitted in the Muzzle Run Football World Championship. If you have already secured a place in the tournament of 32, you are not eligible to participate in any remaining qualifying tournaments.* *** ## 📊 Statistics & Tracking ### Team Statistics Each team's performance is tracked across multiple metrics: | Statistic | Description | Calculation | | ----------- | ------------------ | ------------------------ | | **Matches** | Total games played | All pool round matches | | **Wins** | Games won | 3 points each | | **Losses** | Games lost | 0 points each | | **Draws** | Games tied | 1 point each | | **GF** | Goals For | Total goals scored | | **GA** | Goals Against | Total goals conceded | | **GD** | Goal Difference | GF - GA | | **Points** | Total points | (Wins × 3) + (Draws × 1) | *** ## 🎮 How to Participate ### Registration 1. **Create a Team**: Build your football team with players 2. **Enter**: Participate in a Sit & Go tournament and win to qualify 3. **Advance**: Win qualifiers to reach the World Championship ## 📞 Support For questions about the World Championship tournament: * Contact support through the Muzzle Run platform * Join community discussions for tips and strategies *** *The Muzzle Run Football World Championship represents the pinnacle of play-to-earn football competition. Every match matters, every victory counts, and only one team will emerge as the ultimate champion. Will it be yours?*