Starting XI
The eleven players selected to start a match.
Evergreen guide
Lineup glossary
Shared vocabulary for tournament pages so predicted, projected, and confirmed information stays clearly separated.
Predicted lineup
An editorial projection before the official team sheet is released.
Confirmed lineup
The official lineup released by the team, tournament, or trusted data provider.
Formation
The shape used to describe player roles on the field, such as 4-3-3 or 3-5-2.