Please read them carefully and follow the rules.

1. FORMAT

GROUPS + PLAYOFFS

17 teams: 3 groups of 4 teams and 1 group of 5 teams.

The top 2 finishers in each group advance to the quarterfinals.

2. GROUPS CLASSIFICATION MODE

Classification

Points

Victories

Goal difference

Goals scored

Granted goals

System criteria (AUTOMATIC DRAW)

3. GAMES

The match schedule will refer to England, but clubs can organize the schedule in the best way that suits both teams. If you don't agree, you should play the official time (WEDNESDAY UK 21:30)

In case of agreement between the two teams, the match must take place no later than Monday of the following week, before 23:59 UK TIME.

Teams have until Wednesday at 18:00 (UK time) to schedule the week's games via Discord.

In the event that there is no response from any of the parties, DEFAULT will be computed for the opponent.

In the event that the two teams do not pronounce, it will be considered a 0-0 draw.

Only one START per team is allowed until the 10th minute of the game, in case of a goal or red card, the START is prohibited.

Teams must start the game with a minimum of 10 players;

GK MANDATORY

10 minutes courtesy between games

Matches must be played on the same day, following the schedule in the rounds

4. CALENDAR

GROUPS: (MANUAL DRAFT)

Round 1 and 2 - 12/13 to 12/18

Round 3 and 4 - 12/20 to 12/25

Round 5 and 6 - 01/10 to 01/15

Round 7 and 8 - 01/17 to 01/22

Round 9 and 10 - 01/24 to 01/29

PLAY-OFF: (MANUAL PLAYOFF DRAW)

(TWO TEAMS CLASSIFIED FROM THE SAME GROUP CANNOT PLAY A MATCH BETWEEN THEM, IN THE PLAYOFFS)

Quarterfinals - 01/31 to 02/05

Semifinals - 02/07 to 02/12

Final and 3rd place - 02/14 to 02/19

USING ANY IS OPTIONAL. (NOT REQUIRED)

The official game time will be:

Game 1: Wednesday 21:30 (UK time GMT 0)

Game 2: Wednesday 22:00 (UK time GMT 0)

Game 3: Wednesday 22:30 (UK time GMT 0) [playoffs in case of a tie on

aggregate]

5. GAME REPORTS

After the game, they must send the image of the result in the corresponding group on DISCORD, showing the result and the name of the teams.

6. PLAYER REGISTRATION

Maximum 25 players and all must be registered.

PLAYER REGISTRATION CLICK HERE

Character errors will not be accepted on ID ONLINE and the team WILL RECEIVE DEFAULT

Registration of players until the end of the group stage.  12/12/2023

7. GAME BUGS

Bugs in the game should always be reported to the EFA to find the solution in the game, such as:

Aside from hard-to-identify uniforms

Single players in the session

Players away from their home positions after accepting the invite.

8. SERVER ERRORS

These are errors where server issues occur, such as:

Disconnect player(s)

Difficulties when starting the game (sending/accepting the invitation)

Delayed / Delayed Departure

Server currently unavailable

In these situations, THE GO will be accepted within 10 minutes of game start because they are EA servers, if the goal occurs or one of the players kicked, THE GO will be cancelled.

9. UNDUE ADVANTATGES

Improper tie-breaks will not be tolerated, if you have a video on the situations below that result in a goal, EFA may cancel it.

Interrupt the goalkeeper in the substitution

Interrupt the movement of the goalkeeper in fouls or corner kicks at the origin of the play

To block the opposing team in charges in the defense field

Any other advantage that results in a goal will be valued from the origin of the play by EFA

10. IRREGULARITY

Any match incident/report/complaint must be communicated sending email to efaeuropeesports@gmail.com indicating competition / group / team name / and the problem for which you are contacting the refereeing committee.

The reporting/complaint period is 12 hours after the match/game occurred. EFA will not have a term to resolve processes due to demand and/or complexity.

Complaints must be accompanied by video and image evidence. The coach must look for the EFA, presenting evidence of irregularity in his group. To open a case, the coach must contact an ADM EFA and send the complaint to his group so that the rival can present his defenses, indicate which article of the Regulations, the club is charged with the shift in which the possible infringement occurred, the justification for opening the file, among other information that must be attached with the video or image proving the incident.

The same document will be sent to the Defense, which will present its arguments and then the EFA will judge and give the final opinion.

11. FINAL PROVISIONS

The team registered on the website must be the same or as close as possible to FIFA, it will only be accepted to play under a different name if the opponent agrees in case of evidence that they accept, otherwise the game may be canceled and WO have it delivered to the opposing team;

In case of conduct against players, teams and federation. It will be analyzed by EFA and will issue an opinion on the case;

If any team withdraws from the championship, they will be banned from playing international championships offered by EFA ESPORTS.

If something happens that is not contemplated in these regulations, EFA will be able to analyze and judge in the best way, maintaining the fairness and integrity of the competition.

Good luck everyone and good games.