/* ==========================================================================
   HIGH-OCTANE SPORTS SYSTEM (Sleek High-Contrast Athletic Arena Theme)
   Deep pitch-black stadium dark background mixed with energetic neon greens, blues, 
   and electric orange. Fast, modern, and highly visual sports analytics interface.
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
    /* High-Tech Pure Black Stadium Color Palette */
    --bg-stadium: #000000;        /* Pitch black background */
    --bg-pitch: #08080a;          /* Deepest carbon black turf foundation */
    --bg-card: #111215;           /* Premium matte black card deck */
    --bg-card-hover: #181a21;     /* High-contrast charcoal grey-black state */
    --ink: #000000;               /* Absolute obsidian black */
    
    /* Neon Team Colors & Indicators */
    --primary-neon: #00FF87;      /* Vivid pitch turf green */
    --secondary-neon: #00E5FF;    /* Digital cyan radar indicator */
    --accent-glow: #FF4D00;       /* Searing orange track flare */
    --accent-gold: #FFD700;       /* Championship gold */
    --accent-magenta: #FF2E93;    /* Highlight pink strike */

    /* Typography Color Mapping */
    --text-light: #FFFFFF;        /* Crisp glowing white */
    --text-light-muted: #8E9AA8;  /* Stadium mist gray */
    --text-dark: #000000;         /* High-contrast dark core */
    --border-sport: #22252c;      /* Carbon-fiber panel border */
    --border-glow: #00FF87;       /* Focused green outline */
    
    /* Typography Rules (Heavy Condensed Athletic Vibe) */
    --font-display: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    --font-stencil: 'Stardos Stencil', Georgia, serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, sans-serif;
    
    /* Smooth Responsive Timings */
    --transition-smooth: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    --border-radius-sport: 16px;  /* Sleek tech telemetry corners */
    --sporty-slant: skewX(-8deg); /* Iconic sports speed angle */
}

/* Base resets & document configuration */
* {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
    background-color: var(--bg-stadium);
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    background-color: var(--bg-stadium);
    color: var(--text-light);
    line-height: 1.65;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    padding-top: 80px; /* Header spacing offset */
}

/* Typography styles */
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--text-light);
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

/* Scrollbar customization */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: var(--bg-stadium);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: #1a1c23;
    border-radius: 5px;
    border: 2px solid var(--bg-stadium);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: var(--primary-neon);
}

/* Navigation Bar - High-tech Glassmorphism Header */
.top-header {
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-sport);
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.header-container {
    max-width: 1300px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 1.1rem 2rem;
}

.brand-logo {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--text-light);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.logo-accent {
    color: var(--primary-neon);
    text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.6);
}

.menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-around;
    width: 28px;
    height: 20px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 1010;
}

.menu-toggle .bar {
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--text-light);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.25rem;
}

.nav-link {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-light-muted);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.1rem;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sport);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 50%;
    width: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--primary-neon);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--primary-neon);
}

.nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--text-light);
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.nav-link:hover::after, .nav-link.active::after {
    width: 60%;
}

.nav-link.active {
    color: var(--primary-neon);
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.3);
}

/* Hero Section (Stadium Lights Glow Effect) */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 10.5rem 2rem 8rem 2rem;
    background-color: var(--bg-stadium);
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--text-light);
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Sports Pitch Grid Graphics Overlay */
.stadium-grid-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image: 
        linear-gradient(rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 50px 50px;
    opacity: 0.9;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Dynamic field markings for football theme context */
.stadium-grid-overlay::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.03);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-glow-effect {
    position: absolute;
    top: -25%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 1200px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.15) 0%, rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.05) 50%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 80%);
    filter: blur(100px);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: pulseGlow 8s infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes pulseGlow {
    0% { transform: translateX(-50%) scale(0.9); opacity: 0.8; }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.1); opacity: 1; }
}

.hero-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 950px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Dynamic Sports Badges */
.hero-badge-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease-out;
}

.hero-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-glow) 0%, #E60000 100%);
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    padding: 0.4rem 1.4rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    transform: var(--sporty-slant);
    border-radius: 4px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 77, 0, 0.3);
}

.date-stamp-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background-color: rgba(23, 24, 28, 0.8);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-sport);
    color: var(--secondary-neon);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    padding: 0.4rem 1.2rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sport);
}

.pulse-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background-color: var(--primary-neon);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--primary-neon);
    animation: beaconPulse 1.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes beaconPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.6; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.4); opacity: 1; }
    100% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.6; }
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 5rem;
    line-height: 0.95;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-style: italic;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 30%, #a4b4cb 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: fadeInUp 1s ease-out 0.2s both;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--text-light-muted);
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    line-height: 1.7;
    animation: fadeInUp 1.2s ease-out 0.3s both;
}

.hero-cta-group {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 4.5rem;
    animation: fadeInUp 1.4s ease-out 0.4s both;
}

/* High-Energy Interactive Buttons */
.btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 1rem 2.25rem;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-style: italic;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    cursor: pointer;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sport);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-neon) 0%, #00C853 100%);
    color: var(--ink);
    border: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 25px rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.4);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-primary::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4), transparent);
    transition: 0.5s;
}

.btn-primary:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.03);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.6);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--text-light);
    border: 2px solid var(--border-sport);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-color: var(--text-light-muted);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Quick Stats Bar (Sports Telemetry Grid) */
.quick-stats-bar {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    background-color: rgba(17, 18, 21, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 2px solid var(--border-sport);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sport);
    padding: 2rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    animation: fadeInUp 1.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.5s both;
}

.stat-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.stat-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.stat-item:not(:last-child) {
    border-right: 2px solid var(--border-sport);
}

.stat-val {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 3.8rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--primary-neon);
    line-height: 1;
    text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.3);
}

.stat-lbl {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-light-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* Main Content Layout Styles */
.main-content-wrapper {
    background-color: var(--bg-pitch);
}

/* Section Common Container - Telemetry Look */
.section-container {
    max-width: 1300px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 8rem 2rem;
}

/* Darker block variations with stadium stripes styling */
.section-container.dark-block {
    max-width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--bg-stadium);
    border-top: 2px solid var(--border-sport);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-sport);
}

.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto 5rem auto;
}

.section-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    color: var(--primary-neon);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary-neon);
    padding-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.section-tag.style-accent {
    color: var(--secondary-neon);
    border-color: var(--secondary-neon);
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.05;
    font-style: italic;
}

.section-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--text-light-muted);
}

/* Active Sporty Filters */
.filter-bar {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.filter-label {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--text-light-muted);
}

.filter-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.filter-btn {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-sport);
    padding: 0.65rem 1.6rem;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-light);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sport);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.filter-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--bg-card-hover);
    border-color: var(--text-light-muted);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.filter-btn.active {
    background-color: var(--primary-neon);
    color: var(--ink);
    border-color: var(--primary-neon);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.4);
    font-weight: 800;
}

/* Editorial Match Index (Sleek Athletic Cards) */
.match-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    gap: 2.25rem;
}

/* Match card designed like a sports card metrics dashboard */
.match-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border-sport);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sport);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.match-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 5px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, transparent);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

/* Sporty colors allocated to match indices on card tops */
.match-card.card-index-1::before, .match-card.card-index-7::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-neon), var(--secondary-neon)); }
.match-card.card-index-2::before, .match-card.card-index-8::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-magenta), var(--accent-glow)); }
.match-card.card-index-3::before, .match-card.card-index-9::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-gold), var(--primary-neon)); }
.match-card.card-index-4::before, .match-card.card-index-10::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--secondary-neon), var(--accent-glow)); }
.match-card.card-index-5::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-glow), var(--accent-magenta)); }
.match-card.card-index-6::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-neon), var(--accent-magenta)); }

.match-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 0 15px rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.4);
}

.card-meta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.card-group-badge {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    color: var(--secondary-neon);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: 4px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.2);
}

.card-id {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-light-muted);
}

.card-teams {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.team-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.45rem 0;
}

.team-name {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-weight: 800;
}

.team-rank {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    background-color: var(--bg-stadium);
    color: var(--text-light-muted);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-sport);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.versus-divider {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--accent-glow);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-align: left;
    margin: 0.85rem 0;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.versus-divider::after {
    content: '';
    flex-grow: 1;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 77, 0, 0.3), transparent);
    margin-left: 0.85rem;
}

.card-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding-top: 1.75rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-sport);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.card-stat-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.stat-num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 900;
}

.color-primary {
    color: var(--accent-magenta);
}

.color-secondary {
    color: var(--primary-neon);
}

.stat-txt {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-light-muted);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-top: 0.15rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Dashboard Progress Meter in cards */
.card-probability-meter-container {
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.probability-label {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-light-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.probability-track {
    height: 6px;
    background-color: var(--bg-stadium);
    border-radius: 3px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.probability-fill {
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 3px;
    background-size: 20px 20px;
    transition: width 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.probability-fill-1 { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-neon), var(--secondary-neon)); }
.probability-fill-2 { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-magenta), var(--accent-glow)); }
.probability-fill-3 { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-gold), var(--primary-neon)); }
.probability-fill-4 { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--secondary-neon), var(--accent-glow)); }
.probability-fill-5 { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-glow), var(--accent-magenta)); }
.probability-fill-6 { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-neon), var(--accent-magenta)); }

.card-action {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: var(--primary-neon);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.match-card:hover .card-action {
    color: var(--text-light);
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Section 3: Favorites Standings Cards */
.favorites-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    max-width: 1300px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.fav-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border-sport);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sport);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.fav-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--primary-neon);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 0 10px rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.1);
}

.fav-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 5px;
    background: transparent;
}

.favorites-grid .fav-card:nth-child(1)::before { background: var(--accent-gold); }
.favorites-grid .fav-card:nth-child(2)::before { background: var(--secondary-neon); }
.favorites-grid .fav-card:nth-child(3)::before { background: var(--primary-neon); }
.favorites-grid .fav-card:nth-child(4)::before { background: var(--accent-glow); }
.favorites-grid .fav-card:nth-child(5)::before { background: var(--accent-magenta); }
.favorites-grid .fav-card:nth-child(6)::before { background: var(--accent-gold); }

.fav-card.highlight-fav {
    border: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.1);
}

.fav-rank {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.5rem;
    right: 1.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.fav-main {
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.fav-country {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.fav-group {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--primary-neon);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.fav-visual-meter {
    height: 5px;
    background-color: var(--bg-stadium);
    border-radius: 3px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.meter-bar-fill {
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-neon), var(--secondary-neon));
    border-radius: 3px;
}

.fav-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-sport);
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
}

.fav-stat-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.fav-stat-val {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 2.1rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.fav-stat-lbl {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-light-muted);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Section 4: Expanded Match Previews (Telemetry Display boards) */
.previews-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5rem;
}

.preview-item-block {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border-sport);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sport);
    padding: 4rem;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    scroll-margin-top: 120px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.preview-item-block:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.25);
}

.preview-header {
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-sport);
    padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.group-info {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--accent-glow);
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.preview-match-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 3.2rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
}

/* Comparison Dashboard Grid */
.comparison-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.compare-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-stadium);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-sport);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sport);
    padding: 3rem;
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.compare-card:hover {
    transform: scale(1.01);
}

.compare-card.accent-left {
    border-left: 5px solid var(--accent-magenta);
}

.compare-card.accent-right {
    border-right: 5px solid var(--primary-neon);
}

.compare-country {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-sport);
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
}

.comp-stat-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.75rem 0;
}

.comp-label {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-light-muted);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.comp-val {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.comp-val-high {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--primary-neon);
}

/* Progress bar inside detail panels */
.stat-progress-bar {
    height: 4px;
    background-color: #1a1c23;
    border-radius: 2px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.bar-inner {
    height: 100%;
    transition: width 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.bar-inner.accent-one {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-magenta), var(--accent-glow));
}

.bar-inner.accent-two {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-neon), var(--secondary-neon));
}

/* Visual octagon vs badge */
.compare-divider-badge {
    background-color: var(--ink);
    color: var(--primary-neon);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 2px solid var(--primary-neon);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.4);
    animation: pulseBorder 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseBorder {
    0% { box-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.4); }
    50% { box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.8); }
    100% { box-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.4); }
}

.preview-editorial {
    padding: 2rem 2.5rem;
    background-color: var(--bg-stadium);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-neon);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sport);
}

.preview-editorial p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--text-light-muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

/* Section 5: Group Race Table (Sleek Esports Standings Layout) */
.groups-summary-table-wrapper {
    overflow-x: auto;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sport);
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border-sport);
    margin: 0 auto;
    max-width: 1300px;
}

.groups-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    text-align: left;
    color: var(--text-light);
    min-width: 800px;
}

.groups-table th {
    background-color: var(--bg-stadium);
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-sport);
}

.groups-table td {
    padding: 1.4rem 1.75rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-sport);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.groups-table tbody tr {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.groups-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01);
}

.groups-table tbody tr:hover {
    background-color: var(--bg-card-hover);
    transform: scale(1.005);
}

/* Table Metric Badges */
.badge {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.badge-green {
    background-color: rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary-neon);
    border-color: rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.3);
}

.badge-neutral {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    color: var(--text-light-muted);
    border-color: var(--border-sport);
}

/* Section 6: Host Nations Watch (Glossy Telemetry Cards) */
.hosts-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.host-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border-sport);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sport);
    padding: 2.75rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.hosts-grid .host-card:nth-child(1) { border-left: 6px solid var(--accent-magenta); }
.hosts-grid .host-card:nth-child(2) { border-left: 6px solid var(--primary-neon); }
.hosts-grid .host-card:nth-child(3) { border-left: 6px solid var(--secondary-neon); }

.host-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

.host-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: var(--bg-stadium);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-sport);
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.75rem;
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    border-bottom-right-radius: var(--border-radius-sport);
}

.host-main {
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.host-metric-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.95rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-sport);
}

.h-label {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-light-muted);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.h-val {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.h-val-high {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--primary-neon);
}

/* Section 7: Guide Framework Grid */
.guide-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(270px, 1fr));
    gap: 2.25rem;
}

.guide-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border-sport);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sport);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.guide-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: var(--border-glow);
}

.guide-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-neon);
    padding-left: 0.85rem;
}

.guide-card-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-light-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Overwrites for Dark block guide panels */
.dark-block .guide-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-pitch);
    border-color: var(--border-sport);
}
.dark-block .guide-card-title {
    color: var(--text-light);
}
.dark-block .guide-card-text {
    color: var(--text-light-muted);
}

/* FAQ Accordion Styles */
.faq-accordion {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-item {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border-sport);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sport);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.faq-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--text-light-muted);
}

.faq-question {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: transparent;
    border: none;
    text-align: left;
    padding: 1.75rem 2.25rem;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-light);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.faq-question::after {
    content: '+';
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--primary-neon);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.faq-item.active {
    border-color: var(--primary-neon);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-question::after {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    color: var(--accent-glow);
}

.faq-answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.faq-answer p {
    padding: 0 2.25rem 2.25rem 2.25rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-light-muted);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
}

/* Footer Section */
.main-footer {
    background-color: var(--bg-stadium);
    color: var(--text-light-muted);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--primary-neon);
    padding: 6rem 2rem 4rem 2rem;
}

.footer-container {
    max-width: 1300px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.footer-top {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 4rem;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-brand-info {
    flex: 2.2;
    min-width: 300px;
}

.footer-logo {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-about-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-light-muted);
}

.footer-nav-links {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 200px;
}

.footer-nav-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-sport);
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
    display: inline-block;
}

.footer-links-list {
    list-style: none;
}

.footer-links-list li {
    margin-bottom: 0.95rem;
}

.footer-links-list a {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.footer-links-list a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-neon);
}

/* Address Block telemetry look */
.footer-middle {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-sport);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-sport);
    padding: 3rem 0;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.address-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 3rem;
}

.address-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.address-title {
    color: var(--primary-neon);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.95rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.address-content {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-light-muted);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.footer-bottom {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.copyright-text {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.disclaimer-text {
    max-width: 700px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--text-light-muted);
}

/* Dynamic Floating Back to Top Button */
.back-to-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 2.5rem;
    right: 2.5rem;
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--primary-neon);
    color: var(--ink);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.4);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    z-index: 999;
}

.back-to-top.show {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.back-to-top:hover {
    background-color: var(--secondary-neon);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.6);
}

.arrow-up {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 900;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Cookie Consent Banner Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.cookie-consent-banner {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: -250px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--primary-neon);
    padding: 2rem 2.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0px -10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
    z-index: 2000;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.cookie-consent-banner.visible {
    transform: translateY(-250px);
}

.cookie-consent-content {
    max-width: 1300px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.cookie-icon-wrapper {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    background-color: rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.2);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.cookie-text {
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.cookie-headline {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.30rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.cookie-desc {
    color: var(--text-light-muted);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.cookie-desc a {
    color: var(--primary-neon);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.cookie-desc a:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.cookie-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cookie-btn {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    padding: 0.8rem 1.8rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    cursor: pointer;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sport);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.cookie-btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-neon) 0%, #00C853 100%);
    color: var(--ink);
}

.cookie-btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.4);
}

.cookie-btn-secondary {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--text-light);
    border-color: var(--border-sport);
}

.cookie-btn-secondary:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Legal Informational Modal Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.legal-modal-backdrop {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    z-index: 3000;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.legal-modal-backdrop.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.legal-modal-container {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 900px;
    height: 82vh;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sport);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-sport);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow: hidden;
    transform: scale(0.95);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.legal-modal-backdrop.visible .legal-modal-container {
    transform: scale(1);
}

.legal-modal-header {
    background-color: var(--bg-stadium);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 1.75rem 3rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-sport);
}

.legal-modal-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-style: italic;
}

.legal-modal-close {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--text-light-muted);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    line-height: 1;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.legal-modal-close:hover {
    color: var(--primary-neon);
}

.legal-modal-body {
    padding: 3rem;
    overflow-y: auto;
    flex-grow: 1;
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
}

.legal-content-section {
    display: none;
}

.legal-content-section.active {
    display: block;
}

.legal-content-section h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-neon);
    padding-left: 0.95rem;
}

.legal-content-section h5 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-neon);
    margin-top: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.legal-meta-text {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-light-muted);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.legal-content-section p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-light-muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.legal-content-section ul {
    margin-left: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.legal-content-section li {
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-light-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.legal-modal-footer {
    padding: 1.75rem 3rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-sport);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    background-color: var(--bg-stadium);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CSS Keyframe Animations
   ========================================================================== */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(25px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Adjustments
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .section-container {
        padding: 5.5rem 2rem;
    }
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 4rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    body {
        padding-top: 70px;
    }

    .menu-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }

    .nav-menu {
        position: fixed;
        top: 70px;
        left: -100%;
        width: 100%;
        height: calc(100vh - 70px);
        background-color: var(--bg-stadium);
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        padding-top: 3rem;
        transition: var(--transition-smooth);
        z-index: 999;
        border-top: 1px solid var(--border-sport);
    }

    .nav-menu.active {
        left: 0;
    }

    .nav-link {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
        width: 80%;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 1.4rem;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-sport);
    }

    .nav-link::after {
        display: none;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 3.2rem;
    }

    .quick-stats-bar {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.75rem;
    }

    .stat-item:not(:last-child) {
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-sport);
        padding-bottom: 1.75rem;
    }

    .comparison-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .compare-divider-badge {
        margin: 1.5rem auto;
    }

    .preview-item-block {
        padding: 2.5rem 1.75rem;
    }

    .footer-top {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 3rem;
    }

    .cookie-consent-banner {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .cookie-consent-content {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1.5rem;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .cookie-icon-wrapper {
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .cookie-actions {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .cookie-btn {
        flex: 1;
        max-width: 200px;
    }

    .legal-modal-container {
        height: 88vh;
    }

    .legal-modal-header,
    .legal-modal-footer {
        padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
    }

    .legal-modal-body {
        padding: 2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.6rem;
    }

    .hero-cta-group {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .btn {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .match-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 2.4rem;
    }

    .preview-match-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    .compare-card {
        padding: 1.75rem;
    }
}