I Internatia Cup bids
The host of I Internatia Cup will be announced on a meeting in Lördsberg, San Monique in May 2013. Six bids came before the deadline, which were Novatlantida, Sibinia, Spirevo, Sunetti and Tikata as single bids and Irdminia and Mukaltin as a joint bid.
Hosting requirements
Joint bids of two member associations were permitted, and under exceptional circumstances, joint bids of three member associations also could be considered. The bidding process officially started in April 2013.
CIF (Confederation of Internatian Football) decided that For the 1st edition, eight stadia will be required, with another two as optional contingency.
The temporary suggestion of minimum stadia-requirements was:
- 2 stadia with 60,000 seats
- 3 stadia with 50,000 seats
- 3 stadia with 40,000 seats
Bids
Six Internatian national associations signalled to CIF their interest in staging I Internatia Cup:
Novatlantida
The Novatlantean authorities first expressed interest in hosting the first Internatia Cup in 24 April, with the bid being confirmed a week later, in 3 May. The bid has caused a lot of controversy in the country, with accusations of being a ploy of the Government to suppress criticism against it and the nation's Royalty. The President of Novatlantida's Football Federation has denied this, claiming the decision to bid for hosting the Cup isn't political.
Planned venues:
- Platonia: Olympic Stadium
- Platonia: Platon Stadium
- Regalia: Regal Villa
- Frisnel: Lizap Field
- Lilse: Lince Road
- Flakovia: Municipal Stadium
- Alisea: Alis Park
- Verta: Trinity Ground
Sibinia
Sibinia's official bid for hosting the I Internatia Cup was revealed on 25 April 2013. It is considered to aim at promoting Sibinia as a tourist and investment destination worldwide and repairing the country's reputation, devastated in the last three decades by a string of civil and ethnic conflicts and ruthless authoritarian dictatorships. The Sibinian bid is unique for including the country's two overseas territories - Almarania and Saída. The bid includes some really large-scale projects, like the innovative Alpine Dome in Saimanabad, a facility with a capacity of over 90,000 people and a daring design, created by some of the leading Internatian architects. According to the Sibinian Football Federation (AFS) the project is well-supported financially by the state and well-received by the population, which would guarantee its ultimate success.
Planned venues:
- Harmir: Harmir National Stadium
- Monicia: Montana Stadium
- Alsace: King Matthias I Stadium
- Saimanabad: Alpine Dome
- Meijar: Riverside Park
- Hashalan: Aspirau Stadium
Overseas:
- Saída: Al-Marina
- Hermanier: Almarania National Stadium
Spirevo
Spirevo was the last to reveal their bid for the Internatia Cup. The sport of soccer is not popular in Spirevo and is the least popular sport in the country. In an attempt to popularise the sport in the country, the SSL (Spirevan Soccer League) sent its bid with favorable comments from President marlon Sykes, who said that the event was a good way to increase tourism, popularize sports and unite Internatia.
Planned venues:
- Zinzolin: Martalegs Arena
- Siegeslinde: Siegeslinde Stadium
- Splendens: Levensthed Memorial Stadium
- Sansails: The Galaxy Arena
- Dolvasis: Neonopolis
- Silvercoggs: Silvercoggs Dome
- Fallton City: Fallton Falls National Park Stadium
- Entiton: Stadium Entiton
Sunetti
Sunetti officially revealed their bid for hosting the I Internatia Cup on 25 April 2013. The President of the Sunettian Football Unity (SFU), Milan Popovicci said that Sunetti hosting the Cup will "give us a further chance to present our culture to the rest of Internatia. Our nation's tourism rate is rapidly growing and we have several aspects of historical and modern Sunetti to show you". The Sunettian Prime Minister, Julius della Olivera, has full support for this bid and the Sunettian government is prepared to partner with the SFU to produce an amazing premier of the Internatia Cup.
Planned venues:
- Iubesca: Elysion Stadium
- Affetto: United Arena
- Palma: Pearl Dome
- Prima: Euphoric Stadium
- Titovan: The People's Arena
- Padure: Scenic Park
- Vendé: Grandissimo Coliseum
- Solayoh: Rhythmic Stadium
Tikata
Livinera
Initially Tikata was not planning to bid for hosting of I Internatia Cup but The President of the Tikatan Football Federation (TFF), declared Tikata's intention to bid on 25 April 2013. King of Tikata, Michael II commented that they would be a favourable candidate, owing to the quality of the infrastructure already in place. On 1 May 2013 the Tikatan Prime minister, Lara Murendo-Pute, said the bid would have the full support of the government.
List of host cities/stadia proposed for bid:
- Cundere Sul: Municipal Stadium, Current capacity 58,248.
- Livinera: Cluve Stadium, Current capacity 47,282.
- Madakia: Olympic Stadium, Current capacity 80,074.
- Surme: Surme Arena, Current capacity 72,240.
- Tramandi: Endsso Arena, Current capacity 57,619.
- Turzy: New Xanto Stadium, Current capacity 68,700.
- Viretunata: Municipal Stadium, Current capacity 52,700.
- Zixan: Torendo Arena, Current capacity of 61,000.
Tikata revealed their logo on 6 May 2013. A survey carried out between April and May 2013 found that 88% of Tikatan citizens supported the Tikatan bid to host the Internatia Cup. 83% of those surveyed believe that hosting will be positive because it will help to employ people.
Irdminia–Mukaltin
On 5 May 2013, Mukaltini Ministry of Sports and Tourism offered Irdminian site making a joint bid for hosting I Internatian Cup. Later the same day, the offer was approved by the Irdminian government and the preparations started immediately, starting with making a logo and list of required staiums. Two Mukaltini arenas (Central Stadium in Sagequanso and Terenas Stadium in Millequanso's suburb Ghallar) will undercome a quick upgrade in order to fit the bid requirements, while brand new arenas will be build in Irdminian cities of Kag Renzel and Öö.
The Irdminia-Mukaltin bid is the only joint bid for hosting. Both countries are also the smallest ones in terms of population and area comparing to other bids.
Planned venues:
Irdminia:
- Wolfrim: Olympic Stadium, Current capacity 70,450
- Öö: Avancia Dome, Current capacity 51,572
- Kag Renzel: Renede Stadium, Current capacity 54,678
- Arminvik: Ecco Arena, Current capacity 61,335
Mukaltin:
- Millequanso: Duke Rremin I Stadium, Current capacity 60,750
- Ghallar: Terenas Stadium, Panned capacity 41,115
- Rizica: Arena Rizica, Current capacity 44,739
- Sagequanso: Central Stadium, Planned capacity 47,330