Quidditch World Cup Announcements

[The Daily Prophet]

After many matches, disqualifications, snitch catches, and more--we finally have our Quidditch World Cup Teams. Mexico will play host in Italy vs. Nigeria.

Mexico has earned a fierce reputation for their beater tactics and keeper's blocking abilities. The final line-up for this team is:

Gabriel Armando - Captain - Keeper
Belen Rivero - Co-Captain - Seeker
Demeterio Busto - Beater
Natalio Fonseca - Chaser
Irene Gomez - Chaser
Teobaldo Oritz - Beater
Leticia Valezquez - Chaser


The opposing team from Nigeria was the wild-card this season. Whilst the team made the top three in polls world-wide, many believed France or Canada were going to the World Cup. However, perseverance and rigorous training pulled this team through. The final line-up consists of:

Wekesa Nwaneri - Captain - Beater
Olufemi Apam - Co-Captain - Chaser
Nontle Buckley - Beater
Rudo Michel - Chaser
Faraha Suavage - Keeper
Kayode Tuft - Seeker
Adaeze Uche - Chaser


These two teams will be playing each other in Lemia, Italy. Located along the southern coast, Lemia was decided ultimately as the perfect spot for what will be an unforgettable match this summer.

[The Daily Prophet]

For the first time in history Muggles are receiving invitations left and right for the upcoming Quidditch World Cup!

With a new outlook on Muggle-Wizard relations, magical governments across the world have opted to invite top Muggle officials and World Leaders to the Cup Match; this is a gesture that is receiving mixed reactions.

Some wonder why only Muggle officials and World Leaders are being introduced to the game; many are angry Muggles are being included at all; and yet others want to know why only particular Muggles are getting the opportunity. Those who come from Muggle families have been protesting, not understanding why their families are not being allowed to enjoy the festivities alongside those who've been invited.

Our own official from Britain's Ministry of Magic, Department of Magical Games and Sports tells us the very reason behind the decision is that it is to be a test of sorts for future endeavors. The officials and World Leaders have been invited to sit on at the game to vote and announce whether they believe the game too violent for Muggle spectators. As Wizarding folk are able to save themselves from a stray bludger or berserk flier, the invited officials will gauge their experience on what's best for Muggles in the Wizarding World.

So please remember folks--- Muggle families may not attend the Quidditch World Cup Match without an official invite from the Ministries of Magic.