McDonald's FIFA World Cup Fantasy - Rules Table of Contents 1. The Game... 1 2. Your Squad... 1 3. Rounds... 3 4. Leagues... 4 5. Scoring... 5 6. Winning... 7 7. Achievements... 7 8. FAQ... 8 1. The Game Putting together a squad from the best players at the 2018 FIFA World Cup takes skill, research and shrewdness. All users start off equal, with an impressive 100 to spend on their fantasy team. Balance that budget, make sure you have the stars that are sure to shine brightest and score you valuable points, but also, always make room for those potential surprises that could make all the difference. You can still join the game after the tournament has started, but you will not score any points for past rounds which you have missed. After your squad is complete, you must select 11 players for your starting line-up. Players can only play in their designated position. For example, you can't play a designated defender as a midfielder or striker. Players will be assigned a designated position for the duration of the fantasy game. The position they end up playing in an actual match at the 2018 FIFA World Cup is not relevant to the fantasy scoring. Fantasy points will be calculated based upon a player s fixed fantasy position. 2. Your Squad Have a look at the list of available players on the transfer market and set up your squad. It s one squad per user and multiple squads will be deleted. You have a budget of 100 to set up your squad. This will increase to 105 for the knockout stages. You must have 15 players in your squad.
Squads must consist of at least: 2 Goalkeepers 5 Defenders 5 Midfielders 3 Strikers You can have a maximum of three players from each individual national team. This limit is raised throughout the competition as teams are eliminated. The player limits are: Group Stage: 3 players from the same team Round of 16: 4 players from the same team Quarter-finals: 5 players from the same team Semi-finals: 6 players from the same team Final: 8 players from the same team From your squad you must select 11 players to form your starting team. Only starting players will earn points for your team. Your starting 11 players must be selected in order of defenders, midfielders and strikers as per one of the below valid formations before the respective rounds kick-off: 5-3-2 5-2-3 5-4-1 4-4-2 4-3-3 4-5-1 3-5-2 3-4-3 Please note that your team and any changes you make will require you to press the SAVE button to ensure that your changes are processed. After all matches on a single day have finished and before the next round of matches start, you can: - Replace any player (unless they were sent off) with one from your bench whose team is yet to play; and - Change your captain (if he was not sent off) with a player from your squad whose team is yet to play. Players who are substituted out will score 0 points. The captain bonus will be lost from your original captain if a new captain is selected. Substitutions and captain changes can't be cancelled once confirmed. An unlimited number of substitutions can be made, although it is not possible to make them after games on the last day of the round as all fixtures will have been completed. If your goalkeeper plays no part in the round, then your replacement goalkeeper will be substituted in, if he played in that round.
If any of your outfield players play no part in a round, then the game will substitute the inactive player for one of your replacements. This is done by replacing them with your highest priority substitute who did play, and doesn't break the formation rules (e.g. if your starting team has three defenders, a defender can only be replaced by another defender). You can change your substitution priorities on the 'My Team' page. Note that, if a manual substitution or captain change is made, then no automatic substitutions will take place in your team for that round. If no manual substitutions or captain changes are made, automatic substitutions will take place at the end of the round (if applicable), after all fixtures for that round have been completed. If you don t make any changes to your team, the current selected starting 11 will continue to score points for you in accordance with the mechanism above as the 2018 FIFA World Cup progresses. 3. Rounds Please find a list of the rounds below, including the respective dates, maximum player per country limitation and number of transfers possible for each round: No. Round Date Budget Max. players per country No. of Transfers 1 1st group phase Game launch 14 June 2018 (17:00 CET) 100 3 Unlimited 2 2 nd group phase 14 June 2018 (17:00 CET) 19 June 2018 (20:00 CET) 100 3 1 3 3 rd group phase 19 June 2018 (20:00 CET) 25 June 2018 (16:00 CET) 100 3 1 4 Round of 16 25 June 2018 (16:00 CET) 30 June 2018 (16:00 CET) 105 4 unlimited 5 Quarterfinals 30 June 2018 (16:00 CET) 6 July 2018 (16:00 CET) 105 5 3 6 Semifinals 6 July 2018 (16:00 CET) 10 July 2018 (20:00 CET) 105 6 5
7 Final* 10 July 2018 (20:00 CET) 14 July 2018 (16:00 CET) 105 8 5 * The final round consist of both the third place play-off and the final match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Once a round is over and points have been finalised (points will be finalised one hour after the final match(es) of the day are completed), you may navigate to the selected round. You can then see the points tally for that particular round. It will also show which players, if any, have automatically been substituted from the bench. You can modify your squad throughout the season in the transfer market in accordance with the limitations set out in the above table for each round. You will also be entitled to one wildcard, which will allow you to make unlimited transfers for a round. The wildcard must be played prior to the start of the respective round and can be used only once during the tournament. If you wish to play your wildcard you must make at least one additional transfer for the wildcard button to enable All players that are a part of the final player listing will be valued before the start of the 2018 FIFA World Cup based on available data. Original player prices will remain the same until the group stage. Upon completion of the group stage, player prices will change depending on their performances in the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Users that finish in first, second and third position for a round will receive the respective round s prize. (See the prizes page for full details). A user can only win one (1) round prize for the duration of the game. If a user who has already won a round prize finishes in the top 3 for another round they will be ineligible for that second prize and such a prize will be awarded to the next best user in the rankings. A user can, however, win both one round prize and one overall prize for McDonald's FIFA World Cup Fantasy. 4. Leagues Every user is automatically entered into the following leagues: - the overall league comprising all registered McDonald's FIFA World Cup Fantasy users; - a league for fellow users from your country of residence; and - a league of users who support the same country as you. You can also take on your friends and colleagues in a private league. You can create a maximum of twenty (20) private leagues. However, there is no limit to the number of minileagues you can participate in, nor is there a limit on the number of users allowed to join a private league. You can allow anyone to join your private league by providing them with the unique league code. You can also suspend users from your own created private league. Simply go to My Leagues and go through the process of either joining or creating a league.
The points and ranks of users within the leagues will be updated after the points calculation of the final game on a particular day. Please note however that the official prizes only apply to the official 2018 FIFA World Cup McDonald s Fantasy game and not to the private leagues. Further, there will be no live leaderboard for private or public leagues. 5. Scoring Every player receives points for what he does on the pitch, based on the statistic analysis of the match. Depending on their success, players will receive positive or sometimes even negative points. The following points are awarded during the evaluation: Points Action Points Goalkeeper Defender Midfielder Striker Playing 1-59 minutes 1 Playing 60+ minutes 2 Goal scored 6 6 5 4 Assist* 3 Clean sheet (only if player plays more than 60 minutes) 6 4 1 0 Every three saves made by a goalkeeper 1 Penalty save 5 Earning a penalty** 2 Every 2 goals conceded (Goalkeeper and Defender) -1 0 Yellow card -1 Red card -3 Own goal -2 Foul causing a penalty -1 Penalty miss -2 * Assists will be credited to a player on basis of the official statistics of a match as published on FIFA.com.
** Not applicable in case penalties are awarded due to handball. Note: events occurring within extra time are counted, but penalty shoot-outs do not. Clean Sheets: A clean sheet is awarded for not conceding a goal whilst on the pitch and playing at least 60 minutes. If a goal is conceded after a player has been substituted out from the match this will not affect any clean sheet bonus. Example if player A is substituted at the 62nd minute and a goal is conceded by player A s team at 65 minutes, he is eligible for the clean sheet. Red Cards: If a player receives a red card, they will continue to be penalised for goals conceded by their team. Red card deductions include any points deducted for yellow cards. Additional scoring considerations Your team captain, which you can change for each round, will score double points. If you fail to select a captain then no player will score double points. You are deducted four points from your overall score for every transfer you make above the available free transfers for a round. Your round and phase points will not be affected by this deduction. Any unused transfers will be forfeited in the next round. Boosters Maximum Captain: This booster automatically makes the highest scoring player from your final starting 11 as the captain after the final points of the respective round have been calculated. This booster must be played prior to the start of the respective round and can be used only once during the tournament. Bench Boost: The points of all 15 players are counted for the round in which this booster has been played. This card must be played prior to the start of the respective round and it can be used only once during the tournament.
6. Winning The user who finishes in first place on the overall leaderboard for McDonald s FIFA World Cup Fantasy at the end of the game will be declared the contest winner and win the Grand Prize. There are also one (1) Second Place prize (for users who finish in second place on the overall leaderboard) and three (3) runners-up prizes to be won. The users that finish in third through fifth position on the overall leaderboard at the end of the game will receive the respective runner-up prizes. There are also separate round prizes within the McDonald s FIFA World Cup Fantasy game. The round winners will be the users that finish in first place through to third place on the respective round s leaderboard at the conclusion of that respective round. Points will be finalised one hour after the final match(es) of a particular round. To view the round results, you may navigate to the round results page once the round is over. Users that finish in first, second and third place for each round will receive a round prize. (Please see the prizes page for full details). However, a user can only win one (1) round prize for the duration of the game. In the event that a user who has already won a round prize, finishes in the top 3 for another round, the prize will be awarded to the next best eligible user. A user can win both one overall prize and one round prize for McDonald s FIFA World Cup Fantasy. Please see the prizes page (available here) for full details. TIES: In the event of a tie, the respective prize winner(s) will be decided by a random prize draw made from those tied entries. Such random prize draw shall be made by FIFA in its sole discretion and FIFA s decision shall be final. 7. Achievements Users who play the FIFA World Cup McDonald s Fantasy game shall be eligible for achievements upon reaching certain milestones as detailed below. All achievements concerning players will be considered among the entire squad and not just the starting 11. Ready For Football!: This achievement will be unlocked when the user successfully completes their onboarding process. On Target: This achievement will be unlocked the first time a player from your squad scores a goal.
Safe Hands: This achievement will be unlocked when your goalkeeper makes at least six saves in the round. Clean Sheet Sensation: This achievement will be unlocked the first time a defender/goalkeeper in your squad keeps a clean sheet. You Have Heat!: This achievement will be unlocked the first time the top scoring player of a round is present in your squad. Wildcard Earned: This achievement will be unlocked the first time you use your wildcard. Double Boost: This achievement will be unlocked when you use both of your two boosters. 100 Club: This achievement will be unlocked if your squad scores over 100 points in a round. Show Stopper: This achievement will be unlocked if your goalkeeper saves a penalty. Fair Play Ambassador: This achievement will be unlocked no player in your squad receives a yellow or red card for the round. Trending Team: This achievement will be unlocked when a user shares his squad points across on a social media platform. Double Boost: This achievement will be unlocked when a user creates a private league. 8. FAQ Q: Is there anything I need to do before I can play the game? A: You must read and agree to the terms and conditions (available at: https://fantasy.fifa.com/en/tnc) as well as the prize descriptions (available at https://fantasy.fifa.com/en/prizes ).
Q: Do I need to be a FIFA.com Club Member to play the game? A: Yes. Signing up for the Club only takes a few minutes and is free. If you are not already a Club member sign up for the club here: [insert link] Q: What are the entry dates for the game? A: McDonald s FIFA World Cup Fantasy game runs from 7 June 2018 to 15 July 2018 but you may only score points once the 2018 FIFA World Cup commences on 14 June 2018. Q: What age must I be to be able to play the game? A: If you are under 14 years of age you must get parental permission before applying and participating in the Contest and adhering to the Terms and Conditions. Only persons 14 years of age or older will be eligible for the prize draw. In the event a person under the age of 18 but older than 14 wins a prize, the person s participation in the Contest has to be confirmed and the prize has to be accepted by his/her parent or legal guardian. Note that a winner under the age of 18 shall not be eligible to win the Grand Prize. Please see the Terms and Conditions for McDonald's FIFA World Cup Fantasy for more details (available [here]. Q: How will I be informed if I win a prize? A: Shortly after the conclusion of the contest, all winners will be notified by e-mail to the address which you provided to FIFA when you signed up to be a FIFA Club Member. Q: How much does it cost to play game? A: It is completely free to play. However, if you are a prize winner, you shall be responsible for any and all expenses, costs and fees (including any relevant taxes) associated with such a prize (including, to the extent applicable, transportation, acceptance and use thereof) and which are not expressly stipulated within the prize description. Upon fulfilling the prize, FIFA will be deemed to have awarded the prize to the winner and such winner assumes full responsibility for the prize. All prize details are at FIFA's sole discretion. Q: Do the players' values change? A: Yes. Original player prices will remain the same until the group stage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Upon completion of the group stage, player prices will change depending on performances. Q: Is there a deadline for changing my line-up for the current round? A: You can change players of your line-up of the current round as long as their team s match of the current round has not started yet. Q: How does the auto-substitution work? A: At the end of each round, all players from your lineup that did not play during the round will be automatically substituted by a player from your bench in order of their priority on the bench and as long as they fulfill a valid formation. Priority is decided in order of their position on the bench from left to right. Although, by way of example, a midfielder could replace a striker, the goalkeeper on your bench can only replace the goalkeeper in your lineup. You can set the substitution order for each position on the My Team page by clicking on the arrows.
Q: When can I sell/buy players via the transfer market? A: You can make unlimited transfers at no cost until your first-round deadline. You may refer to the table under Section 3 ( Rounds ) above for further information on transfer restrictions beyond this such deadline. Q: How many players can I buy/sell during the tournament? A: You can replace as many players as you like as long as all squad conditions are met and you have the required money. However, you are deducted four points from your overall points for every transfer you make above the available free transfers for a round. Q: How do I see how many points my players have? A: After a round has been completed, you can click on the previous rounds in the My Team page to view your team s points. Q: Is there anything else that I need to be aware of? A: In the event it is determined that a winner: has not complied with these official rules or the official terms and conditions (as referenced above); has made any false statements; or a prize notification is returned as undeliverable; then such a winner will be disqualified. Consequently, and at FIFA's sole discretion, the participant with the next highest score will be awarded the relevant prize.