About Nations Cup Draft
Nations Cup Draft is a football game where you build a national-team dream XI from
across Nations Cup history and find out how far it would go — from crashing out in the group stage all
the way to lifting the trophy. Spin a real nation and tournament, draft your team player by player,
then watch your run unfold.
How it works
- Pick your mode and formation — choose how you play and your shape.
- Spin to draw a real nation and a Nations Cup year (e.g. Brazil 1970, Argentina 1986).
- Draft one player from that squad into an open position.
- Repeat for 11 rounds until your XI is complete.
- See your tournament run — Group Stage → Round of 32 → Round of 16 → Quarter-Final →
Semi-Final → Final → World Champions — plus goals scored and conceded.
The challenge
Lifting the trophy is rare by design — you'll need an elite XI averaging around the top of the rating
scale, built from the greatest players in Nations Cup history. The all-time icons sit at the very top:
Maradona 1986, Pelé 1970, Cruyff 1974. Most teams land somewhere between an early exit and the
quarter-finals, so going all the way is a real achievement.
Formations & modes
Build in any of seven shapes — 4-3-3, 4-4-2, 4-2-4, 3-4-3, 3-5-2, 5-3-2, 5-4-1 — with
players only filling positions they actually play. Two modes:
- Classic — full ratings & stats on show. Draft the strongest squad you can.
- Expert — ratings & stats hidden, players sorted by position. Draft on pure
football knowledge; everything is revealed at the end.
Frequently asked questions
Is Nations Cup Draft free?
Yes — it's completely free to play.
Which nations and years can I draw?
Real national-team squads from men's Nations Cups across the decades, with their actual players and positions.
How are player ratings decided?
Modern players use their established overall ratings; all-time greats are hand-rated by their tournament quality, scaling down from there.
How is my tournament run worked out?
It's based on the overall strength of your XI, weighted by how well each player fits their position — stronger squads progress further.
Can you really win the Nations Cup?
Yes, but it's hard — you need a near-elite XI of the game's best players. Most squads bow out earlier.
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