E-Football Elite | Sohar International

Sohar International E-Football Elite

The Sohar International Oman’s next E-Football Elite will take place from 25 June to 2 July 2026 at Mall of Oman, Muscat from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Participation is open to residents of the Sultanate of Oman only.
Employees of Sohar International and their first-degree relatives (spouse and children) are not allowed to participate in this tournament or win any of its prizes.

Participants must:

Meet all registration and participation requirements specified by Sohar International.
The Bank reserves the right to disqualify any participant who fails to comply with the terms or breaches the tournament rules.
Please refer to game rules below.

Winners will be determined based on the tournament results and the approved judging mechanism.
Prizes are non-transferable, non-exchangeable, and not redeemable for any alternatives or cash/kind equivalents.

Winners will be announced on the Bank’s official channels or during the tournament.
Such announcement shall constitute full and sufficient notification to the winners.
The Bank reserves the right to attempt to contact winners through any available and appropriate means of communication.
The Bank shall not be responsible for any failure or inability to contact a winner due to technical issues, incorrect information provided by the participant, or any circumstances beyond the Bank’s control.

To claim the prize, the winner must hold a bank account with Sohar International.
In the event that the winner does not have an account with Sohar International, they are required to open an account with the Bank to complete the prize claim procedures.
The winner must complete the prize claim procedures within the timeframe specified by the Bank.
Failure to respond or complete the required procedures within the specified timeframe will result in the automatic forfeiture of the prize without any liability to the Bank, and the Bank reserves the right to take any action it deems appropriate regarding the forfeited prize.

Participants may win only once during the tournament period.
Sohar International reserves the right to verify eligibility and disqualify any participant for breach of these terms or fraudulent or abusive conduct.
The Bank shall not be liable for technical errors, platform failures, or issues that may affect participation or the tournament results.
The Bank reserves the right to modify or cancel the tournament or any of its terms and conditions whenever necessary, without incurring any liability toward the participants.

By participating, entrants agree that the Bank may use their name, photos, and usernames for promotional and marketing purposes without additional compensation.

The Bank’s decision shall be final and binding in all matters related to this tournament, and no correspondence or appeals shall be entertained.

Please read the following rules and regulations carefully to ensure a fair, competitive, and sportsmanlike environment for everyone.

Tournament Format: Direct knockout / Single elimination (Best of One)—there is no losers' bracket. The winner advances to the next round, and the loser is eliminated.
Platform: PlayStation 5 (PS5), played offline via a Local Area Network (LAN).
Game: EA SPORTS FC 26
Team Selection: National Teams only.
Equitability Rule (World Cup Theme): Teams will be assigned via a random draw. To align with the theme and requirements of Sohar International, all teams will be set to a uniform overall rating of 95 (Overall 95) to guarantee absolute equality between players.

All matches must be played in Kick-Off mode (Classic Match) using the following official settings:

Half Length: 5 minutes (Total match duration: 10 minutes).
Game Speed: Normal.
Controller Settings: Any preference (Any/Auto, Semi, or Manual).
Camera Settings: Tele Broadcast, or any other camera agreed upon by both players before the match begins.

Since this is a single-elimination tournament, a winner must be determined in every match:

If the match ends in a draw after the regular in-game 90 minutes, players will proceed directly to Extra Time (Classic Extra Time).
If the draw persists after Extra Time, the winner will be decided by a Penalty Shootout.

Equipment Provided: The organizing committee will provide official PS5 DualSense controllers
Gameplay settings: Preset: competitive
Personal Equipment: Players are permitted to bring their own PS5 DualSense controllers. However, the organizing committee bears no responsibility for any technical issues or hardware faults regarding personal equipment.
Connection Rule: Controllers must be connected via USB cable to prevent Bluetooth signal interference in the LAN environment.
Technical Faults: If a controller disconnects or a screen turns off during active play, the player must raise their hand immediately to alert the referee. The referee will pause the match to resolve the issue.

In-Game Pausing: Pausing the game while the ball is in active play or during a challenge is strictly prohibited. Pausing during active play will result in a warning. A second offense will lead to an automatic forfeit (loss of the match).
Legal Pausing: Players may only press the pause button when the ball is out of play (throw-in, goal kick, corner kick, or foul) and only when they have possession of the ball, or during halftime.
Pause Limits: Each player is allowed a maximum of 3 pauses per match (excluding halftime) for substitutions or tactical adjustments. Each pause must not exceed 45 seconds.

Punctuality: Players must report to their assigned gaming station 10 minutes before their scheduled match time. A maximum grace period of 10 minutes from the start time will be given. If a player fails to show up, they will be considered withdrawn, and their opponent will advance automatically.
Equipment Care: Any intentional damage to tournament property (screens, PS5 consoles, tables, or controllers) will result in immediate disqualification from the tournament and a ban from future events.
General Conduct: Unsportsmanlike behavior, offensive language, or physical/verbal attempts to distract an opponent will not be tolerated.
Referees' Decisions: On-site referees have full authority to disqualify any violating player immediately. All decisions made by the tournament referees are final, binding, and not subject to change.

💡 Note to Players: Please consult the on-site referees if you have any questions before starting your match.