Roster Rules

Max roster size: 18 players

2 overage players allowed (must be pre-approved)

Unlimited rolling substitutions permitted

Bracket Structures

8-team bracket: 2 groups of 4

Top 2 to Gold Semis

Bottom 2 to Silver Semis

10-team bracket: 2 groups of 5

Top 2 to Gold Semis

3rd and 4th to Silver Semis

5th to Consolation Match

Silver Semis may be adjusted to avoid rematches

Tiebreakers (in order)

Head-to-head result

Goal differential

Goals scored

Goals against

FIFA penalty kicks (Tournament Director discretion)

Forfeits

10-minute grace period after scheduled kickoff

Minimum 5 players required

Score: 3-0 to opponent

Ineligible to win group or qualify as wild card

Match termination = forfeit