1) Match Format
Matches are played as:
1 vs 1 (Standard Competitive Mode)
Tournament formats may include:
Best of 1 (BO1) for group stage
Best of 3 (BO3) for playoffs
Best of 5 (BO5) for finals (optional)
2) Win Condition
The player with the highest score at full time wins.
If the match ends in a draw:
Extra Time + Penalties are enabled (recommended)
3) Game Mode & Lobby Settings
Recommended tournament mode:
Online Friendly or Ultimate Team Friendly (depending on tournament type)
Match Length: 6 minutes per half (standard competitive setting)
Difficulty: World Class / Legendary (only if required in settings)
Controls: Any (unless restricted by tournament)
Injuries: Off (recommended)
Handball: Off
Offside: On
Weather: Clear / Default
Time of Day: Default
Stadium: Any / Default
Camera: Any
Radar: Any
4) Team Selection Rules
Tournament may choose one of these formats:
Option A: Any Team Allowed
Players may choose any club or national team
Mirror matches are allowed (same team vs same team)
Option B: Same Star Rating Limit
Teams must be within a specific rating limit (example: 4.5 Stars Max)
Option C: Draft / Assigned Teams
Teams are assigned randomly or selected through admin rules
5) Custom Tactics & Formations
Custom tactics and formations are allowed
Any in-game changes are permitted during the match
6) Controller Rules
Players must use a standard controller (Xbox / PlayStation / PC Controller)
Keyboard is allowed only if tournament permits
Turbo / macro / script tools are strictly forbidden
7) Connection & Hosting Rules
Match host must be selected based on:
Best ping / lowest latency
If connection is unstable, admin may request a rematch.
Players must not intentionally lag, disconnect, or delay.
8) Disconnect / Match Restart Rules
If a disconnect happens:
If the score is 0-0 and match time is under 10 minutes, match must be restarted.
If the match is already in progress, admin decides based on:
current score
match minute
evidence (screenshots / recording)
9) Fair Play Rules (Forbidden Actions)
Any form of cheating, hacking, or third-party tools
Using macros, auto-controllers, or scripted gameplay
Intentional time-wasting, match manipulation, or boosting
Abusive behavior or harassment
10) Match Result Submission
Winner must submit:
Final score
Screenshot of the match result screen (recommended)
Admin confirms the final result before advancing players.
11) Extra Rules (Optional)
No Custom Kits (to avoid visibility issues)
Default ball only
No guest players
No pausing abuse (excessive pausing may lead to penalties)