Tournament Rules
The Atlantic Cup Tournament will be contested by nine teams in 2026 with each team playing two games.
The following points system shall apply to the tournament:
3 points for a win
1 point for a draw
0 points for a loss
If a team wins a match in normal time and scores more than two goals, they shall receive an additional bonus point, resulting in 4 points for that win. The losing team will receive 0 points.
If a match ends in a draw after normal time, each team shall receive 1 point. No bonus point shall be awarded for goals scored in drawn matches, regardless of the number of goals.
All matches that end in a draw will then be decided by a penalty shoot-out. The team that wins the penalty shoot-out shall receive one additional point. The result of the match shall remain a draw for statistical purposes, and penalty shoot-outs shall not affect goals scored, goals conceded, or goal difference
If two or more teams finish level on points, league positions shall be determined by the following criteria, in order:
- Superior goal difference
- Greater number of goals scored
- Fewer goals conceded
The winner of the Atlantic Cup 2026 shall be the team that accumulates the highest total number of points across all tournament fixtures.