/* Premium CSS Design System for World Cup 2026 Bracket Pool */

:root {
    /* Color Palette - Premium Light Theme (Default: White page, crisp text) */
    --bg-main: #f8fafc;
    --bg-sidebar: #ffffff;
    --card-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    --card-bg-match: #ffffff;
    --card-border: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    --card-glow: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.04);
    
    --text-primary: #0f172a; /* Crisp slate-black text */
    --text-muted: #475569;
    --text-dark: #94a3b8;
    
    /* Functional Colors */
    --primary: #3b82f6;
    --primary-glow: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
    --accent-emerald: #10b981;
    --accent-emerald-glow: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
    --accent-gold: #b45309; /* Visible gold in light mode */
    --accent-gold-glow: rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.1);
    --accent-crimson: #ef4444;
    --accent-violet: #8b5cf6;
    
    /* Typography */
    --font-heading: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    
    /* Layout Variables */
    --sidebar-width: 280px;
    --radius-sm: 0px;
    --radius-md: 0px;
    --radius-lg: 0px;
    --shadow-premium: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    --transition-smooth: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

body.dark-theme {
    /* Color Palette - Premium Dark Theme Override */
    --bg-main: #000000;
    --bg-sidebar: #121212;
    --card-bg: #1e1e1e;
    --card-bg-match: #242424;
    --card-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    --card-glow: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    
    --text-primary: #ffffff;
    --text-muted: #a0aec0;
    --text-dark: #718096;
    
    /* Functional Colors */
    --primary-glow: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    --accent-emerald-glow: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    --accent-gold: #f59e0b;
    --accent-gold-glow: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
    
    --shadow-premium: 0 8px 32px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

/* Reset & Base Rules */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
}

body {
    background-color: var(--bg-main);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    min-height: 100vh;
    position: relative;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

/* Dynamic Glowing Backdrops */
.ambient-glow {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(140px);
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.04; /* Soft pastel in light mode */
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

body.dark-theme .ambient-glow {
    opacity: 0.25; /* Vivid neon in dark mode */
}

.glow-1 {
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--primary) 0%, transparent 80%);
    top: -100px;
    right: -100px;
}

.glow-2 {
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--accent-violet) 0%, transparent 80%);
    bottom: 50px;
    left: -50px;
}

.glow-3 {
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--accent-emerald) 0%, transparent 80%);
    top: 40%;
    left: 40%;
}

/* App Container Layout */
.app-container {
    display: flex;
    min-height: 100vh;
}

/* Sidebar Styling */
.sidebar {
    width: var(--sidebar-width);
    background-color: var(--bg-sidebar);
    border-right: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    position: fixed;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 100vh;
    z-index: 100;
}

.logo-area {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.trophy-logo {
    font-size: 2rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold) 0%, #fff 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px var(--accent-gold-glow));
}

.logo-text h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.logo-text span {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Sidebar Menu */
.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.nav-item {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 0.95rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    text-align: left;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.nav-item i {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    width: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.nav-item:hover {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.nav-item.active {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    background-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px 0 var(--primary-glow);
}

.nav-item.active i {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.admin-nav {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 0;
}

.admin-nav:hover {
    background-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.1);
    color: #fca5a5;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

/* Pool Metadata Panel */
.pool-meta-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.meta-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.meta-row:last-of-type {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.meta-row .label {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.meta-row .value {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.gold-text {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--accent-gold-glow);
}

.divider {
    height: 1px;
    background-color: var(--card-border);
    margin: 0.75rem 0;
}

.status-row {
    justify-content: flex-start;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.pulse-indicator {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background-color: var(--accent-emerald);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 var(--accent-emerald-glow);
    animation: pulse 1.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {
    0% {
        transform: scale(0.95);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7);
    }
    70% {
        transform: scale(1);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0);
    }
    100% {
        transform: scale(0.95);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0);
    }
}

.status-text {
    color: var(--accent-emerald);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Main Dashboard Canvas */
.main-content {
    margin-left: var(--sidebar-width);
    flex-grow: 1;
    padding: 2.5rem 3.5rem 2.5rem 9rem;
    min-height: 100vh;
}

/* Dashboard Header */
.dashboard-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.header-title-section h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--text-primary) 30%, var(--text-muted) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.header-title-section p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* Header Avatar Badge */
.user-profile-badge {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem 0.5rem 0.6rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.user-avatar {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    background-color: var(--bg-main);
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid var(--primary);
}

.user-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.user-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.user-rank {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Tab Switching Control */
.tab-panel {
    display: none;
    animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease-out;
}

.tab-panel.active {
    display: block;
}

/* Points Outline Card Titles */
.points-title {
    color: #000000 !important;
}

body.dark-theme .points-title {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(15px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Cards System */
.premium-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
    padding: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.premium-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.card-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
}

.card-header h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

/* Podium Standings Layout */
.podium-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    align-items: flex-end;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
}

.podium-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.podium-card.rank-1 {
    order: 2;
    padding: 3rem 2rem 2.5rem 2rem;
    border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--card-bg) 0%, var(--accent-gold-glow) 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px 0 rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
}

.podium-card.rank-2 {
    order: 1;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.podium-card.rank-3 {
    order: 3;
    border-color: rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.15);
}

.podium-avatar {
    width: 68px;
    height: 68px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--bg-sidebar);
    padding: 2px;
    border: 3px solid var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.podium-card.rank-1 .podium-avatar {
    width: 88px;
    height: 88px;
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--accent-gold-glow);
}

.podium-card.rank-2 .podium-avatar {
    border-color: #cbd5e1; /* Silver color */
}

.podium-card.rank-3 .podium-avatar {
    border-color: #b45309; /* Bronze color */
}

.crown-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: -24px;
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px var(--accent-gold-glow));
    animation: floating 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes floating {
    0% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-5px) rotate(3deg); }
    100% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
}

.podium-number {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -15px;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    background-color: var(--bg-main);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
}

.podium-card.rank-1 .podium-number {
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.podium-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.podium-card.rank-1 .podium-name {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
}

.podium-points {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.podium-card.rank-1 .podium-points {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.podium-meta {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* Rankings Table Layout */
.table-responsive {
    overflow-x: auto;
}

.leaderboard-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    text-align: left;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.leaderboard-table th {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--card-border);
}

.leaderboard-table td {
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    vertical-align: middle;
}

.leaderboard-table tr:last-child td {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.leaderboard-table tbody tr {
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.leaderboard-table tbody tr:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

.rank-badge {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

tr:nth-child(1) .rank-badge {
    background-color: var(--accent-gold-glow);
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold);
}

tr:nth-child(2) .rank-badge {
    background-color: rgba(203, 213, 225, 0.15);
    color: #cbd5e1;
    border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
}

tr:nth-child(3) .rank-badge {
    background-color: rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.15);
    color: #b45309;
    border: 1px solid #b45309;
}

.player-cell {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.player-avatar {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--bg-sidebar);
}

.player-name {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.badge {
    padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    display: inline-block;
}

.badge-gold {
    background-color: var(--accent-gold-glow);
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
}

.badge-info {
    background-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
    color: #93c5fd;
    border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
}

.badge-warning {
    background-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
    color: #fde047;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
}

.badge-emerald {
    background-color: var(--accent-emerald-glow);
    color: var(--accent-emerald);
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
}

.badge-crimson {
    background-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.15);
    color: #fca5a5;
    border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.3);
}

.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-right { text-align: right; }

.points-emphasis {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--primary);
}

tr:first-child .points-emphasis {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Bracket Section & Interactive Scrollable Canvas */
.bracket-controls {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.25rem 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.view-selector-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.custom-select {
    background: var(--bg-sidebar);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.6rem 2.25rem 0.6rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    outline: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.custom-select:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--primary-glow);
}

.bracket-legend {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.legend-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.legend-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.legend-dot.correct { background-color: var(--accent-emerald); }
.legend-dot.incorrect { background-color: var(--accent-crimson); }
.legend-dot.pending { background-color: var(--text-dark); }

/* Bracket Tree Layout Engine */
.bracket-scroll-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
    overflow-y: hidden;
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
    cursor: grab;
    user-select: none;
    -webkit-user-select: none;
}

.bracket-scroll-container:active {
    cursor: grabbing;
}

/* Premium grabbable scrollbar styling for Bracket Tree */
.bracket-scroll-container::-webkit-scrollbar {
    height: 10px;
    width: 10px;
}

.bracket-scroll-container::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border-radius: 6px;
}

.bracket-scroll-container::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35); /* Bright premium accent primary */
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    background-clip: padding-box;
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.bracket-scroll-container::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.65) !important;
}

body.dark-theme .bracket-scroll-container::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.bracket-canvas {
    display: flex;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    padding: 5rem 0 2rem 0;
    min-width: 1650px;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.round-column {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-around;
    width: 250px;
    position: relative;
}

.round-column-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-align: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    position: absolute;
    top: -50px;
    width: 100%;
}

/* Match Card Structure */
.match-card {
    background: var(--card-bg-match);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 0.75rem;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.match-info-meta {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    padding-bottom: 0.25rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.team-slot {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.6rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.team-slot-info {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
}

.team-flag {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1;
}

.team-flag:empty {
    display: none;
}

.team-name-text {
    max-width: 120px;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.team-score {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

/* Team Slot Interactive States */
.team-slot:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-glow);
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.team-slot.predicted-winner {
    background-color: var(--primary-glow);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25);
}

.team-slot.predicted-winner .team-score {
    color: var(--primary);
}

/* Correct/Incorrect/Simulation Highlights */
.match-card.correct-prediction {
    border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(22, 28, 54, 0.65) 0%, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.03) 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08);
}

.match-card.correct-prediction .team-slot.predicted-winner {
    background-color: var(--accent-emerald-glow);
    color: #a7f3d0;
    border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
}

.match-card.correct-prediction .team-slot.predicted-winner .team-score {
    color: var(--accent-emerald);
}

.match-card.incorrect-prediction {
    border-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.35);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(22, 28, 54, 0.65) 0%, rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.03) 100%);
}

.match-card.incorrect-prediction .team-slot.predicted-winner {
    background-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.15);
    color: #fca5a5;
    border-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.3);
    text-decoration: line-through;
}

.match-card.incorrect-prediction .team-slot.predicted-winner .team-score {
    color: var(--accent-crimson);
}

/* Champion Rendering Column */
.champ-column {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    width: 250px;
}

.champ-card {
    background: linear-gradient(185deg, var(--card-bg) 0%, var(--accent-gold-glow) 100%);
    border: 2px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px var(--accent-gold-glow);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    position: relative;
    overflow: visible;
    width: 250px !important;
    height: 250px !important;
    min-width: 250px !important;
    max-width: 250px !important;
    min-height: 250px !important;
    max-height: 250px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.champ-card .crown-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px var(--accent-gold-glow));
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    animation: floating 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.champ-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.champ-team-spot {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

/* Group Stage Tab Cards Layout */
.groups-header-bar {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.25rem 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    gap: 2rem;
}

.description-alert {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.4;
    max-width: 50%;
}

.description-alert i {
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-right: 0.25rem;
}

.group-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.group-actions label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.btn {
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 0.65rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px var(--primary-glow);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.5);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background-color: var(--bg-main);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-glow);
}

.theme-toggle-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-right: 1.25rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

/* Groups Layout Grid */
.groups-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.group-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.group-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

.group-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.group-team-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.draggable-team-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.55rem 0.75rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.draggable-team-row:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.team-row-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.team-position-marker {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.draggable-team-row:nth-child(1) .team-position-marker,
.draggable-team-row:nth-child(2) .team-position-marker {
    background-color: var(--accent-emerald-glow);
    color: var(--accent-emerald);
}

.team-sort-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.25rem;
}

.sort-btn {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.2rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.sort-btn:hover {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

/* Admin Simulator Tab Grid */
.admin-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.admin-options-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
    padding: 1.25rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
}

.input-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    width: 60%;
}

.input-group label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.admin-matches-scroll {
    max-height: 480px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    padding-right: 0.5rem;
}

/* Custom Scrollbars */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 4px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35);
}

.admin-simulator-round-divider {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin: 1.5rem 0 0.75rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
    padding-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.admin-simulator-round-divider:first-of-type {
    margin-top: 0;
}

.admin-match-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.admin-match-row:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}

.admin-teams-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    width: 65%;
}

.admin-team-button {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.admin-team-button:hover {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

.admin-team-button.selected-winner {
    background-color: var(--accent-emerald-glow);
    color: #a7f3d0;
    border-color: var(--accent-emerald);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
}

.admin-vs-label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.admin-match-details {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    text-align: right;
}

/* Stats box layouts */
.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.stat-box {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1.25rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.stat-val {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.stat-lbl {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
    display: block;
}

.points-breakdown-info h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.points-breakdown-info ul {
    list-style: none;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.points-breakdown-info li strong {
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* Media Queries for Responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .app-container {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    
    .sidebar {
        width: 100%;
        height: auto;
        position: relative;
        padding: 1.5rem;
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    }
    
    .logo-area {
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .nav-menu {
        flex-direction: row;
        overflow-x: auto;
        padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
    
    .nav-item {
        white-space: nowrap;
    }
    
    .admin-nav {
        border-top: none;
        margin-top: 0;
        padding-top: 0.95rem;
    }
    
    .pool-meta-card {
        display: none; /* Hide card info sidebar on tablet/mobile to save space */
    }
    
    .main-content {
        margin-left: 0;
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .podium-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
    
    .podium-card.rank-1 {
        order: 1;
    }
    
    .podium-card.rank-2 {
        order: 2;
    }
    
    .podium-card.rank-3 {
        order: 3;
    }
    
    .admin-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* Onboarding Journey Styles */
.onboarding-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background-color: rgba(10, 12, 22, 0.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    z-index: 1000;
    display: none; /* Controlled by active class */
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.onboarding-overlay.active {
    display: flex;
    animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease-out;
}

.onboarding-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 480px;
    text-align: center;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}

body.dark-theme .onboarding-card {
    background: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.95);
}

.onboarding-trophy {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px var(--accent-gold-glow));
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    animation: floating 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.onboarding-card h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--text-primary) 30%, var(--text-muted) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.onboarding-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.onboarding-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    text-align: left;
}

.input-field {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.input-field label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.input-field input[type="text"] {
    background: var(--bg-sidebar);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    outline: none;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.input-field input[type="text"]:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--primary-glow);
}

.onboarding-select {
    width: 100%;
}

.onboarding-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.95rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* Submit My Picks Pulse Glowing Animation */
.btn-submit-picks {
    background-color: var(--accent-emerald);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px var(--accent-emerald-glow);
    animation: pulseGlow 2.5s infinite;
}

.btn-submit-picks:hover {
    background-color: #059669;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.5);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

@keyframes pulseGlow {
    0% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
    }
    70% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0);
    }
    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0);
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Submission Wizard Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.wizard-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    padding: 2rem 2.5rem;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    height: 85vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
    transition: width 0.3s ease, max-width 0.3s ease;
}

body.dark-theme .wizard-card {
    background: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

/* Modal sizing based on active step for optimal visual layout */
.wizard-card.step-1-active, .wizard-card.step-5-active {
    max-width: 750px;
    height: auto;
    min-height: 480px;
}

.close-wizard-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.5rem;
    right: 1.5rem;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    z-index: 10;
}

.close-wizard-btn:hover {
    color: var(--accent-crimson);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.wizard-header {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Progress Tracker */
.wizard-progress-tracker {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.progress-step {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    opacity: 0.5;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.progress-step.active {
    opacity: 1;
}

.progress-step.completed {
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.progress-step.completed .step-num {
    background-color: var(--accent-emerald);
    color: #fff;
}

.progress-step.active .step-num {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--primary-glow);
}

.step-num {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--bg-sidebar);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
}

.step-label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.progress-step.active .step-label {
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.progress-line {
    width: 25px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--card-border);
}

.progress-step.completed + .progress-line {
    background-color: var(--accent-emerald);
}

/* Wizard Content */
.wizard-content {
    flex: 1;
    overflow-y: auto;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    padding-right: 0.5rem;
}

.wizard-step-panel {
    display: none;
    animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease-out;
    height: 100%;
}

.wizard-step-panel.active {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.step-intro-wrapper {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.step-intro-wrapper h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.step-intro-wrapper p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

/* Step scroll wrappers */
.wizard-groups-scroll-area, .wizard-bracket-scroll-area {
    flex: 1;
    overflow-y: auto;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Summary Review styling */
.wizard-review-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

@media (min-width: 600px) {
    .wizard-review-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
}

.review-award-card {
    background: var(--bg-sidebar);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 1.75rem;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.review-award-card i {
    font-size: 2.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.champ-award i {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4));
}

.silver-award i {
    color: #e2e8f0;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.4));
}

.bronze-award i {
    color: #cd7f32;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(205, 127, 50, 0.4));
}

.boot-award i {
    color: var(--primary);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px var(--primary-glow));
}

.award-label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.award-value {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.wizard-submit-banner {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.04));
    border: 1px dashed var(--card-border);
}

.wizard-submit-banner h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.wizard-submit-banner p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.wizard-submit-btn {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
    padding: 0.9rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Wizard Footer */
.wizard-footer {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
}

/* Custom scrollbars inside wizard */
.wizard-content::-webkit-scrollbar,
.wizard-groups-scroll-area::-webkit-scrollbar,
.wizard-bracket-scroll-area::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
}

.wizard-content::-webkit-scrollbar-track,
.wizard-groups-scroll-area::-webkit-scrollbar-track,
.wizard-bracket-scroll-area::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: transparent;
}

.wizard-content::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb,
.wizard-groups-scroll-area::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb,
.wizard-bracket-scroll-area::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 3px;
}

/* Light Mode Specific Wizard Text Adjustments for High Contrast */
body:not(.dark-theme) .wizard-card {
    color: #0f172a !important; /* Force crisp slate-black */
}

body:not(.dark-theme) .wizard-card h3 {
    color: #0f172a !important;
}

body:not(.dark-theme) .wizard-card .step-intro-wrapper p {
    color: #1e293b !important; /* Extremely high contrast dark slate */
}

body:not(.dark-theme) .wizard-card .step-label {
    color: #475569 !important; /* Muted dark slate */
}

body:not(.dark-theme) .wizard-card .progress-step.active .step-label {
    color: #0f172a !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
}

body:not(.dark-theme) .wizard-card .input-field label {
    color: #1e293b !important;
}

body:not(.dark-theme) .wizard-card .wizard-submit-banner p {
    color: #1e293b !important;
}

body:not(.dark-theme) .wizard-card .award-label {
    color: #475569 !important;
}

body:not(.dark-theme) .wizard-card .award-value {
    color: #0f172a !important;
}

body:not(.dark-theme) .wizard-card .wizard-submit-banner h3 {
    color: #0f172a !important;
}

body:not(.dark-theme) .wizard-card .step-num {
    border-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15) !important;
    color: #475569 !important;
}

body:not(.dark-theme) .wizard-card .progress-step.active .step-num {
    background-color: var(--primary) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Disabled/Unlit Stepper button styles */
.disabled-btn {
    opacity: 0.35 !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
    cursor: not-allowed !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    background: rgba(120, 130, 140, 0.15) !important;
    border-color: rgba(120, 130, 140, 0.2) !important;
    color: var(--text-dark) !important;
}

body.dark-theme .disabled-btn {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
    color: var(--text-dark) !important;
}

body.dark-theme .btn {
    background-color: #ffffff !important;
    color: #000000 !important;
    border: 1px solid #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
}

body.dark-theme .btn:hover {
    background-color: #e2e8f0 !important;
    color: #000000 !important;
    border-color: #e2e8f0 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
}

body.dark-theme .btn i {
    color: #000000 !important;
}

body.dark-theme .nav-item.active {
    background-color: #ffffff !important;
    color: #000000 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
}

body.dark-theme .nav-item.active i {
    color: #000000 !important;
}

/* Bracket Connector Lines */
.round-column:not(:last-of-type) .match-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    right: -1.75rem;
    width: 1.75rem;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--card-border);
    z-index: -1;
}

.round-column:not(:first-of-type) .match-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: -1.75rem;
    width: 1.75rem;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--card-border);
    z-index: -1;
}

.champ-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: -1.75rem;
    width: 1.75rem;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--card-border);
    z-index: -1;
}

/* Bracket Vertical Connector Lines */
.vertical-connector {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    right: -1.75rem;
    width: 2px;
    background-color: var(--card-border);
    z-index: -1;
}

/* Column 1 (R32) - vertical connector goes down for upper, up for lower */
.round-column:nth-of-type(1) .upper-pair-match .vertical-connector {
    height: 48px;
}
.round-column:nth-of-type(1) .lower-pair-match .vertical-connector {
    height: 48px;
    top: auto;
    bottom: 50%;
}

/* Column 2 (R16) */
.round-column:nth-of-type(2) .upper-pair-match .vertical-connector {
    height: 104px;
}
.round-column:nth-of-type(2) .lower-pair-match .vertical-connector {
    height: 104px;
    top: auto;
    bottom: 50%;
}

/* Column 3 (QF) */
.round-column:nth-of-type(3) .upper-pair-match .vertical-connector {
    height: 226px;
}
.round-column:nth-of-type(3) .lower-pair-match .vertical-connector {
    height: 226px;
    top: auto;
    bottom: 50%;
}

/* Column 4 (SF) */
.round-column:nth-of-type(4) .upper-pair-match .vertical-connector {
    height: 450px;
}
.round-column:nth-of-type(4) .lower-pair-match .vertical-connector {
    height: 450px;
    top: auto;
    bottom: 50%;
}