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EA Sports FC 26 - 5v5 / 3v3 (Next-Gen & PC)

Welcome!
This is a World Wide Ladder for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC players. Cross-play between these platforms is allowed.

Players are advised to include their PlayStation / Xbox / EA ID / Steam Name within their team profile to assist players finding each other.

To ensure both fairness and genuine activity, a Team may consist of up to 20 players. Of those members, only the required number of players for the match need to play at a time. Both teams must field the same number of players for the match to be valid.

Display names are case sensitive. Please ensure you include the correct name within your team profile.

Setting Up a Private Match
1. One player (the host) must create a Private Match, Online Friendlies, or Clubs private match.
2. Make sure Cross-Play is enabled.
3. Set the game to either 5v5 or 3v3 (must be agreed upon by both teams before the match).
4. Set half length, difficulty, and other settings as agreed.
5. Invite all opposing players using the in-game invite system or EA Connect / party.
6. Once everyone has joined and is ready, the host starts the match.

Best of 3 Matches
The team that wins the game (higher score at the end of regulation or extra time/penalties if applicable) wins the map. The first team to win 2 out of 3 games wins the match.

Mode & Settings
5v5 / 3v3
Both teams must agree before the match whether to play 5v5 or 3v3. Once agreed, the format cannot be changed mid-series unless both teams consent.

Standard rules for the chosen format apply. Both teams must also agree on:
- Half length
- Difficulty (if applicable)
- Game settings (offsides, bookable offenses, etc.)

MATCH SETTINGS
General Settings
Game Mode: 5v5 or 3v3 Private Match / Online Friendlies / Clubs
Team Size: 5v5 or 3v3 (must be agreed upon)
Half Length: Must be agreed upon
Difficulty: Must be agreed upon
Settings: Standard competitive settings recommended
Cross-Play: Enabled (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC)

Match Format
Number of Games: Best of 3
Win Condition: First team to win 2 games
Game Win Condition: Higher score at the end of the game (including extra time or penalties if both teams agree to play them)

SCORING SYSTEM
Standard EA Sports FC scoring applies. The team with the higher score at the end of the game wins that map.

Restrictions
All current squads and players are allowed unless both teams agree to specific restrictions before the match.

In-Game Restrictions
Griefing / Trolling: Intentionally delaying the game, pause abusing, or disconnecting to avoid a loss is not allowed.
Stream Sniping: Not allowed. Players caught intentionally stream sniping will forfeit the game.
Exploits / Glitches: Use of known game-breaking exploits or glitches is not allowed. Matches involving exploits may be replayed or forfeited depending on severity.
Leaving Early: Leaving a game early without agreement will result in a forfeit of that game.

MATCHES & POINTS
Just for participating, you will receive 1 point for every successfully completed game. A win awards 3 points to the winning team. The goal is to accumulate more points than every other team on the ladder.

HOSTING
The hosting player is responsible for creating the Private Match and ensuring all settings are correct before starting. Hosting with incorrect settings will result in a forfeit of that game.

DELAY BETWEEN GAMES
Teams may not delay the match for more than 5 minutes between each game.

TIE GAME
If a game ends in a draw after regulation, both teams must agree whether to play Extra Time and/or Penalties. If no agreement is reached, the game will be replayed.

LAG / CONNECTION ISSUES
If a player experiences severe lag or disconnects, the affected team must finish the game if possible. Proof (video showing high ping or disconnect) must be submitted via support ticket within 30 minutes of match completion for review. The ladder admin will make the final decision on whether the game is replayed or stands.

DISCONNECTIONS
If a player disconnects early in the game, the game may be restarted if both teams agree.
If a player disconnects later in the game, the remaining players must continue. The disconnected player may rejoin if possible.
If a team fully leaves the match without attempting to continue, they forfeit the game.

NO SHOWS
A team has 10 minutes from the scheduled match time to have all required players ready and in the Private Match lobby. Failure to do so will result in a forfeit.

If a team does not show, the opposing team must submit a support ticket within 45 minutes of the scheduled time with proof (screenshot of empty lobby or chat) to claim the no-show win.

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