What happens if a Nations Championship Finals Weekend match is drawn?
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It depends on the match, if the scores are level after 80 minutes:
| North 1 v South 1 (the final) | 2v2, 3v3, 4v4, 5v5, 6v6 | |
|---|---|---|
| First | Golden point: two halves of 10 minutes | Golden point: one 10-minute period |
| If neither team scores | Kicking competition decides the winner | Match ends in a draw: 0.5 points to each hemisphere |
Golden point means the first team to score in the extra period wins.
Added 22 Oct 2026