Quidditch World Cup

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The Count Down Has Begun
April 2026
Irene Jacobs

The Wizarding Worlds Favorite Game

Teams have been fighting fiercely these last few months, vying for an open spot to be a lead in for the number one position in our world for the next four years. Heads are spinning as teams usher forward their best players for each game, double practices, and even make sly bets on who will make it and who will be left behind at home.

If you want in on the latest news, keep tuning into the Daily Prophet (morning and evening editions) for the most up-to-date information available on the coming Quidditch World Cup Match!

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Fighting For the Spotlight
May 2026

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Quidditch is a major part of our world, the core center that brings us all together (now that the Statue of Secrecy seems to no longer be a problem). This year marks the 430th Quidditch World Cup, held every four years since 1473. It is perhaps the most talked about topic of conversation our world will ever know, even more than when it's election time.

This year there are a number of teams experts are telling us to watch, and fan favorites seem to be: Togo, Russia, Flanders, and Wales. New Zealand was on that fan favorite's list just last week, but they were crushed 590 - 255, win to Poland.

We're being told that within a fortnight the location of the Quidditch World Cup game will be announced, and to stop pestering officials for inside information that they don't even have access to yet. However, with the Italian location of the last Cup, and with all activity being reported from that area, we're banking on a location far away from the criminal high-grounds this time.

As always, stay tuned for your latest Quidditch information and updates!

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Start Packing!
June 2026

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This Just In: The Ministries of Magic have released the location of the 430th Quidditch World Cup!

After a long and grueling process or completing every last detailed bit of information and finding a location that wouldn't fully give away our antics during the summer months, all Ministries of Magic have announced where many can plan to camp out during the Quidditch World Cup this summer.

Think Europe, a beautiful mountainside, not far from the ocean. Wedged in the Baetic System near the south east coast of Spain, if you're lucky enough to score tickets, or just want to hang out where the game takes place, you'll also be able to enjoy the oceanic view just on the other side. However, do not let this deceive you into thinking it's easy, be prepared for the creatures of the night as you'll also be near plenty of woodlands and farmlands.

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Ladies and Gentlemen: Place Your Bets!
July 2026

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Both teams have just been announced! For those of us lucky enough to score tickets to the 430th Quidditch World Cup we now know who we can start cheering for and who to place our bets against. This year, we're to see a rather stunning match, a prominent and brutal team against a lesser known one, but one that is likely to set a fire to the match beneath their opponents.

This year, in Spain, we'll be watching Russia play against Peru!

The Russian Pogrebins are led by Captain Katia Utkin, who also plays chaser for her team. The rest of Russia is made up of Keeper Akulina Krupin, Seeker Timur Pajari, Chasers Yule Kozlov and Aleksei Volkov, and Beaters Esfir Orlov and Pyotr Bogomolov. If you wish to support this team you may want to adjust your wardrobe to shades of charcoal black and deep cherry red.

The Peruvian Vipertooths will be led by Captain Julian García who also plays Chaser. The rest of the Vipertooths are: Keeper Domingo Espinoza, Seeker Claudia Martínez, Chasers Valentina Sánchez and Fortunato Vargas, and Beaters Marco Díaz and Sergio Ramírez. If you wish to support this quieter team, prepare to wear emerald green and metallic gold.

We've been told, as the audience, to expect the unexpected this year. No expense will be spared in making this one of the best games to be seen in our lifetimes.