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\ud83c\udfc1<\/strong> Phase 1: Group\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>
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Each team is guaranteed to have 3 games<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\u26bd<\/strong> Phase 2: Knockout<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>
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\u00a0<\/strong>Semifinals<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\ud83c\udfc6<\/strong> Phase 3: Final<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>
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Medals – 2nd Place
\nTrophy & Medals – 1st Place<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Tournament Schedule<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Friday, March 27, 2026<\/h3><\/div>
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Team & Player Registration \/ Reception<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Saturday, March 28, 2026<\/h3><\/div>
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Day 1 of Tournament<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Sunday, March 29, 2026<\/h3><\/div>
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Day 2 of Tournament & Awards Presentation<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Monday, March 30, 2026<\/h3><\/div>
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End of tournament and can now further enjoy Costa Rica<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Fair Play Rules<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Age Divisions & Ball Sizes<\/h4>\n<\/div>
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Match Duration<\/h4>\n<\/div>
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Tournament Format<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Phase 1: Group Stage<\/h3><\/div>
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\u2022 Round Robin format
\n\u2022 Each team plays 3 guaranteed matches
\n\u2022 Rankings based on: Points \u2192 Goal Difference \u2192 Goals Scored<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Phase 2: Knockout Stage<\/h3><\/div>
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\u2022 Top 4 teams per division advance
\n\u2022 Semifinal Matchups:
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\no Semi 2: 2nd place vs 3rd place
\n\u2022 Final: Winners of each semifinal play for the championship<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Team & Player Requirements<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Teams must register a minimum of 12 players.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Team rosters must be submitted before the tournament begins, including:
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Player ID required<\/strong> on team registration day.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Teams must arrive 30 minutes before kickoff.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Each team must bring its own hydration\/water.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Each team must have two uniform sets:<\/strong> one for home and one for away.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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It is up to each Team, to have their own medical travel insurance.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Substitutions<\/h4>\n<\/div>
\u2022 Unlimited substitutions allowed
\n\u2022 Players may re-enter the match after being subbed out<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Field Access, Conduct & Other Information<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Parents are not allowed on the field at any time.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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On-site medical assistance will be available throughout the tournament to respond promptly to any injuries or health concerns.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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No alcohol, drugs, or smoking permitted in or around the field.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Violence, racism, or abusive behavior toward any team, player, referee, or tournament organizer will not be tolerated. Offending teams, players, coaches or adults may face expulsion from the tournament.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Players & Coaches Must stay at the designated hotel for the Pura Vida Futbol Challange.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Discipline & Cards<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>

\u2022 Yellow and red cards will be used during matches
\n\u2022 No accumulation of yellow cards
\n\u2022 Red card = automatic one-game suspension<\/p>\n<\/div>

Forfeits & No-Shows<\/h4>\n<\/div>

A withdrawal or no-show will result in a 3-point award to the opposing team<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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