VPA WORLD CUP 2026 INFO
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VPA WORLD CUP 2026 Info
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Rules
🏆 VPA WORLD CUP 2026
1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Knowledge of Rules: By participating, managers and players acknowledge they have read and understood all rules. No leniency will be granted for "lack of knowledge."
Single Account Policy: Each member is restricted to one account per platform. Multiple accounts result in a permanent ban.
Identification: PSN ID / GamerTag / EA ID on the website must match the in-game ID exactly. Discrepancies result in a 1-0 forfeit loss.
Knowledge of Rules: By participating, managers and players acknowledge they have read and understood all rules. No leniency will be granted for "lack of knowledge."
Single Account Policy: Each member is restricted to one account per platform. Multiple accounts result in a permanent ban.
Identification: PSN ID / GamerTag / EA ID on the website must match the in-game ID exactly. Discrepancies result in a 1-0 forfeit loss.
2. MATCH SCHEDULING & RESCHEDULING
Official Match Times: Default match times are set for 9:00 PM, 9:30 PM, and 10:00 PM UK TIME every Sunday.
Rescheduling Policy: Matches can be rescheduled only if a request is sent to both the Opposing Captain and the Admin with at least 2 days (48 hours) notice.
Catch-up Deadline: Rescheduled matches must be played before the next official matchday.
Sunday Triple-Header: Given that there are 3 matches every Sunday, it is the managers' responsibility to organize carefully to avoid 1-0 default losses. If no agreement is reached and no notice was given, the match must proceed at the default time.
Official Match Times: Default match times are set for 9:00 PM, 9:30 PM, and 10:00 PM UK TIME every Sunday.
Rescheduling Policy: Matches can be rescheduled only if a request is sent to both the Opposing Captain and the Admin with at least 2 days (48 hours) notice.
Catch-up Deadline: Rescheduled matches must be played before the next official matchday.
Sunday Triple-Header: Given that there are 3 matches every Sunday, it is the managers' responsibility to organize carefully to avoid 1-0 default losses. If no agreement is reached and no notice was given, the match must proceed at the default time.
3. MATCH DAY PROCEDURES
Mandatory Streaming: It is mandatory for every team to live stream all official matches (via YouTube, Twitch, or other platforms). The stream serves as the primary evidence for any disputes or server issues.
Streaming Penalty: Failure to stream will result in a 1-match suspension for the Team Manager.
Default Time: Matches are played on the official day/time. A 10-minute delay is permitted. Beyond 11 minutes, a default win can be claimed.
Disconnections: If a player crashes within the first 10 minutes (0-0), the team may restart. If the Goalkeeper disconnects, the game must be stopped immediately to prevent AI exploitation.
Results: Scores and stats must be submitted within 24 hours.
Mandatory Streaming: It is mandatory for every team to live stream all official matches (via YouTube, Twitch, or other platforms). The stream serves as the primary evidence for any disputes or server issues.
Streaming Penalty: Failure to stream will result in a 1-match suspension for the Team Manager.
Default Time: Matches are played on the official day/time. A 10-minute delay is permitted. Beyond 11 minutes, a default win can be claimed.
Disconnections: If a player crashes within the first 10 minutes (0-0), the team may restart. If the Goalkeeper disconnects, the game must be stopped immediately to prevent AI exploitation.
Results: Scores and stats must be submitted within 24 hours.
4. HEIGHT & PLAYSTYLE RESTRICTIONS
CBs (Centre Backs): Max 187 cm.
Fullbacks/Midfield/Attack: Max 182 cm.
Goalkeepers: Max 192 cm
Teams must record heights in centimeters. Failure to provide heights clips with centimeters measurement will result by a default loss : 1-0. For formations with 4 backline only 2 CB´s + 1 CDM is allowed to be 187 cm , formations with 5 backline IS NOT ALLOWED.
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Verification: Request "Height Clips" at Half-Time. Failure to provide clips within 2 hours of the match results in a 1-0 loss.
CBs (Centre Backs): Max 187 cm.
Fullbacks/Midfield/Attack: Max 182 cm.
Goalkeepers: Max 192 cm
Teams must record heights in centimeters. Failure to provide heights clips with centimeters measurement will result by a default loss : 1-0. For formations with 4 backline only 2 CB´s + 1 CDM is allowed to be 187 cm , formations with 5 backline IS NOT ALLOWED.
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Verification: Request "Height Clips" at Half-Time. Failure to provide clips within 2 hours of the match results in a 1-0 loss.
5. IN-GAME RULES
Glitches: Speed-up lag exploitation, blocking GKs, or pausing for AI saves is strictly prohibited.
Red Cards: Automatic 1-match suspension.
Cheating
Cheating will not be tolerated. Any player found cheating will be penalized.
Speed up lag glitch - when scoring a goal and your team is effected and can't move. If you concede a goal whilst your players are inactive / unresponsive, the goal will not count and the team will get a warning.
It is not allowed to knock over opponents by running into them on set pieces. This may lead to a player ban. Knocking over players which interferes with play deputy admin team will decide an outcome. May lead to a replay or default.
Any glitch banned from EA events are not allowed in VPA. Removing of goals or defaults can be option in a glitch case.
Players with premium can not help out other teams in the same league for one night. You can only leave a team of looking for a permanent new team or a loan. Caught helping out a team in the final stages of the season will be a default.
Panenka penalty is not allowed. if you score this way goal will not count.
Real human players are not allowed to press pause to let the AI make the saves. If you are caught having a GK, that press pause for the full game, or areas of the game, the result will end up in a default loss.
Glitches: Speed-up lag exploitation, blocking GKs, or pausing for AI saves is strictly prohibited.
Red Cards: Automatic 1-match suspension.
Cheating
Cheating will not be tolerated. Any player found cheating will be penalized.
Speed up lag glitch - when scoring a goal and your team is effected and can't move. If you concede a goal whilst your players are inactive / unresponsive, the goal will not count and the team will get a warning.
It is not allowed to knock over opponents by running into them on set pieces. This may lead to a player ban. Knocking over players which interferes with play deputy admin team will decide an outcome. May lead to a replay or default.
Any glitch banned from EA events are not allowed in VPA. Removing of goals or defaults can be option in a glitch case.
Players with premium can not help out other teams in the same league for one night. You can only leave a team of looking for a permanent new team or a loan. Caught helping out a team in the final stages of the season will be a default.
Panenka penalty is not allowed. if you score this way goal will not count.
Real human players are not allowed to press pause to let the AI make the saves. If you are caught having a GK, that press pause for the full game, or areas of the game, the result will end up in a default loss.
6. SQUAD ROSTERS & ELIGIBILITY
Squad Size: Maximum 25 players per nation. All players must be registered on the official team page on the platform. **32 for premium managers**
Social Media: Each nation must submit a squad list poster on social media.
Player Eligibility: Players must be born in the country, have residency, or hold a valid ID/Passport for that nation. Your national flag on the profile must match the country you represent.
Foreign Players: Nations with a player shortage may apply for "Foreign Player" approval through the International Deputy team. Playing unapproved foreign players results in bans and default losses.
Single Team Policy: A player can only represent one team. Once a player has played a match (Group or Knockout), they cannot switch to another team (e.g., a nation's "B" team). Violations result in player bans and team defaults.
Gamertags: All player gamertags must be correctly linked to their profiles.
Squad Size: Maximum 25 players per nation. All players must be registered on the official team page on the platform. **32 for premium managers**
Social Media: Each nation must submit a squad list poster on social media.
Player Eligibility: Players must be born in the country, have residency, or hold a valid ID/Passport for that nation. Your national flag on the profile must match the country you represent.
Foreign Players: Nations with a player shortage may apply for "Foreign Player" approval through the International Deputy team. Playing unapproved foreign players results in bans and default losses.
Single Team Policy: A player can only represent one team. Once a player has played a match (Group or Knockout), they cannot switch to another team (e.g., a nation's "B" team). Violations result in player bans and team defaults.
Gamertags: All player gamertags must be correctly linked to their profiles.
7. PLAYER STATISTICS
Automation: Statistics are automated via the EA API. Managers must ensure the result is submitted correctly for the system to track data.
Automation: Statistics are automated via the EA API. Managers must ensure the result is submitted correctly for the system to track data.
8. LATENESS & KICK-OFF DELAYS
Standard Rule: If an opponent is more than 5 minutes late without communication, a default win (1-0) can be claimed.
Premium Teams: Teams with Premium membership are allowed up to 10 minutes of delay without communication. After 11 minutes, a default occurs.
Requested Delays: Premium teams are entitled to request a formal kick-off delay of up to 15 minutes, but they must inform the opposition manager before the scheduled time.
Mandatory Contact: You are required to have contact with the opposition manager at least 10 minutes before kick-off
Standard Rule: If an opponent is more than 5 minutes late without communication, a default win (1-0) can be claimed.
Premium Teams: Teams with Premium membership are allowed up to 10 minutes of delay without communication. After 11 minutes, a default occurs.
Requested Delays: Premium teams are entitled to request a formal kick-off delay of up to 15 minutes, but they must inform the opposition manager before the scheduled time.
Mandatory Contact: You are required to have contact with the opposition manager at least 10 minutes before kick-off
9. REFUNDS
Entry fees into the International competitions are non refundable. The entry fee costs go towards cash prizes and running costs.
Entry fees into the International competitions are non refundable. The entry fee costs go towards cash prizes and running costs.
