fifa_get_matches

Get all FIFA World Cup 2026 matches including group stage and knockout rounds. Requires GOAT tier.

SERVERMcp SOURCEhttps://mcp.balldontlie.io/mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What fifa_get_matches does on Mcp

AI agents call fifa_get_matches to retrieve information from Mcp without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why fifa_get_matches is rated Low

This tool queries and retrieves historical or scheduled FIFA World Cup match information. It performs a GET operation with no destructive, financial, or code-execution capability. The access tier requirement (GOAT tier) is a permission control but does not change the nature of the operation itself. The tool is read-only and safe for general classification.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'fifa_get_matches' and description 'Get all FIFA World Cup 2026 matches' indicate retrieval of match data with no modification or side effects.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs fifa_get_matches safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Mcp, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For fifa_get_matches, this is the rule to start with:

fifa_get_matches Allowed

fifa_get_matches is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "fifa_get_matches": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Mcp, apply this rule, and every fifa_get_matches call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about fifa_get_matches

What does the fifa_get_matches tool do? +

Get all FIFA World Cup 2026 matches including group stage and knockout rounds. Requires GOAT tier. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on fifa_get_matches? +

Register the MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for fifa_get_matches: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Mcp. Nothing to install.

What risk level is fifa_get_matches? +

fifa_get_matches is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit fifa_get_matches? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the fifa_get_matches rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block fifa_get_matches completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for fifa_get_matches. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides fifa_get_matches? +

fifa_get_matches is provided by the MCP server (https://mcp.balldontlie.io/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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