Official Statutes & Regulations
Belgian Micronations Football Association (BMFA)
Headquartered in Achjuland, Kapellen, Belgium
Part 1: Association Statutes
Article 1: Name and Headquarters
Official Name: The organization is officially named the Belgian Micronations Football Association, abbreviated as BMFA.
Headquarters: The administrative seat and primary tournament grounds of the association are located in Achjuland, Kapellen, Belgium.
Founded: 14 November 2026.
Article 2: Mission and Core Principles
Objective: The BMFA is dedicated to organizing, regulating, and promoting association football among micronations across Belgium.
Free of Charge: The association operates strictly as a non-profit organization. Membership and participation in all official BMFA competitions are 100% free.
Political Neutrality: The BMFA remains strictly neutral in all diplomatic, political, or territorial matters between micronations.
Article 3: Membership
Eligibility: Any active micronation located in Belgium with a clear national identity (official name, flag, and leadership) may apply for membership via the official application form.
Member Duties: All member states agree to uphold fair play, follow official match rules, and respect scheduled fixtures.
Founding Member: Achjuland holds the status of Founding Member and provides the initial leadership of the association.
Article 4: Governance and Communication
Executive Committee: The association is led by the President and an Executive Committee composed of representatives from recognized member states.
Official Scheduling: The BMFA does not operate a Discord server. All match scheduling, fixture confirmations, and official communications take place exclusively through the BMFA Match Plan app.
Decision Making: Admission of new members and amendments to these regulations are decided by a simple majority vote among member states.
Part 2: Competition Regulations
Article 5: Physical Matches (Outdoor & Indoor)
Match Formats: Official international matches are played in 5-a-side or 7-a-side formats, depending on pitch size and squad availability.
Match Duration: Standard matches consist of two halves of 20 minutes (for 5-a-side) or 25 minutes (for 7-a-side), with a 5-minute halftime break.
Venue: Central tournaments, such as the BMFA Cup, are hosted in Kapellen, unless both competing nations agree upon an alternative venue in advance.
Rules of Play: Standard international football rules apply, with two modifications: the offside rule is not used, and rolling substitutions are permitted throughout the match.
Article 6: Digital Matches (eFootball)
Official Recognition: To allow remote competition without travel costs, the BMFA sanctions official digital international matches via supported football video games.
Standardized Settings: All official eFootball matches must be played using equalized squad ratings (95 OVR mode) and 6-minute halves to ensure fair competition.
Article 7: Standings and Points System
Points: A win awards 3 points, a draw awards 1 point, and a loss awards 0 points.
Tiebreakers: If two or more teams are tied on points, rankings are determined in the following order:
Goal difference
Total goals scored
Head-to-head match result
Article 8: Fair Play and Discipline
Sportsmanship: Unsportsmanlike conduct, verbal abuse, or failing to show up for a confirmed match without prior notice will result in an automatic 3–0 forfeit loss.
Refereeing: For physical matches, the BMFA appoints a neutral referee whenever possible. If no neutral referee is available, the team captains will officiate the match in mutual agreement.