Dev Log: Roster Fix - Adding Turkey & Congo DR
In our initial rush to set up the 48-team simulation structure for the Pub World Cup 2026, we made a classic Sunday League oversight: we managed to completely omit two proud footballing taverns—Turkey and Congo DR—from the config maps.
🇹🇷 The Return of Galata Çay Bahçesi
Turkey has been formally added to Group D under the banner of Galata Çay Bahçesi (Turkey). Because Turkey is registered as one of our "Respectful Teams," their players do not drink alcohol. Instead of player names based on beer, stout, or gin, their squad features names based on popular regional non-alcoholic drinks: Ayran-tay Bayındır (Goalkeeper), Çay-Bardakcı (Defender), and Arda-Sherbet (Midfielder). They bring a very clean tactical style to Group D alongside USA, Paraguay, and Australia!
🇨🇩 Congo DR joins the fray
Congo DR has been placed into Group K as The Rumba River Bar (Congo DR). Their team features some heavyweight talent ready to shake up the tournament: Yoane-Whiskey, Champagne-Mbemba, and Dieumerci-Mbok-ale. They bring extreme speed and power to a highly competitive Group K, alongside Colombia, Spain, and Senegal.
⚖️ Tournament Balance & Rankings
By adding these two teams, we've successfully restored the tournament to a perfect 48-team tree. Turkey enters with a team FIFA rating weight of 35, and Congo DR enters at 37. This ensures the simulator matches the official 48-team format without any duplicate or placeholder teams, making the path to the Pub Cup trophy more challenging and authentic than ever!