Baptism of Fire 84

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Baptism of Fire 84
Teams	24
Host(s)	Tumbra and Hapilopper
Champions	Edsmontik
Second	Kronbia
Third	Restresas
Matches played	52
Goals scored	210  (average 4.03 per match)
Affiliated tournaments	World Cup 97 Cup of Harmony 89
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The 84th edition of the Baptism of Fire is a football tournament that was hosted by the nations of Tumbra and Hapilopper prior to World Cup 97. The competition was open to every unranked team as of the World Cup 97 cycle. Edsmontik won the tournament, beating Kronbia 1-0 in the final.

Host selection

A sole bid was submitted to host the competition. Following the preferential voting system specified by the World Cup Committee constitution, the nations of Tumbra and Hapilopper were awarded the hosting rights.

Bid	Votes
Tumbra and Hapilopper	18
Re-open bids	1
Abstain	1
Total	20