SUMMARY OF THE FOOTBALL REGULATION

RULE 1 – THE PLAYING FIELD

Playing surface
Matches can be played on natural or artificial surfaces, according to the
competition regulations.
Dimensions
The playing field will be rectangular. The length of the sideline must be
be greater than the length of the finish line.
Length:
minimum 90 m
maximum 120 m
Width:
minimum 45 m
maximum 90 m
International matches
Length:
minimum 100 m
maximum 110 m
Width:
minimum 64 m
maximum 75 m
Land marking
All lines will have a maximum width of 12 cm.
The playing field will be divided into two halves by a center line.
The center of the field will be marked with a point in the middle of the halfway line.
around which a circle will be drawn with a radius of 9.15 m.
The goal area
The goal area, located at both ends of the playing field, will be marked off by the
in the following way:
Two lines will be drawn perpendicular to the finish line, 5.5 m from the inside.
from each goal post. These lines will extend 5.5 m into the playing field and will
they will join with a line parallel to the finish line. The area delimited by these lines and
the finish line will be the goal area.
The criminal area
The penalty area, located at both ends of the playing field, will be marked out with the
next way:
Two lines will be drawn perpendicular to the finish line, 16.5 m from the inner part.
from each goal post. These lines will extend 16.5 m into the playing field and will
they will be joined with a line parallel to the finish line. The area delimited by said lines and
the finish line will be the penalty area. In each penalty area, a penalty point will be marked at
11 m from the midpoint of the line between the poles and equidistant from them. To
A semicircle with a radius of 9.15 will also be drawn outside each penal area.
from the criminal point of view.
Banners
At each corner, a non-sharp post with a flag will be placed. The height
the minimum height of the post will be 1.5 m. Likewise, pennants may be placed on
each end of the median line, at a minimum distance of 1 m outside of
the band line.
The corner area
A quadrant with a radius of 1 m will be traced from each corner flag.
interior of the playing field.
RULE 2 – THE BALL
Properties and measurements
The ball will be
leather sphere or other suitable material
it will have a circumference no greater than 70 cm and no less than 68 cm.
it will have a weight not exceeding 450 g and not less than 410 g at the start of the match
it will have a pressure equivalent to 0.6–1.1 atmospheres (600–1100 g/cm
at sea level
The ball cannot be changed during the match without the referee's authorization.
THE NUMBER OF PLAYERS
The match will be played by two teams consisting of a maximum of 11 players each.
one, of which one will play as a goalkeeper. The match will not start if one of
The teams have fewer than seven players.
Official competitions
A maximum of three substitutes can be used in any match of a competition.
official.
Other matches
In A national team matches, a maximum of six can be used.
substitutes. In all other matches, a larger number can be used.
of substitutes, provided that:
The teams in question reach an agreement on the maximum number.
the referee had been informed before the start of the match.
If the referee has not been informed, or no agreement has been reached before the start of the
In the match, no more than six substitutes will be allowed.
Substitution procedure
To replace a player with a substitute, the following must be observed
conditions
the referee must be informed before making the proposed substitution
the substitute will not be able to enter the playing field until the player to whom
must replace, has left the playing field and received the signal from the
referee
the substitute will enter the field of play only through the halfway line
and during a break in the game
a substitution will be completed when the substitute enters the field of play
game
from that moment, the substitute becomes a player, and the player to whom
replace stop being a player
A player who has been substituted will not be able to participate further in the match.
all substitutes are subject to the authority and jurisdiction of the referee, whether
called or not to participate in the game.
Goalkeeper change
Any of the players may change positions with the goalkeeper, provided that:
the referee had been previously informed
the change is made during a break in the game
RULE 4 - PLAYER EQUIPMENT
Security
The players will not use any equipment or carry any objects that are
dangerous to themselves or to other players (including any type of
jewels).
Basic equipment
The mandatory basic equipment of a player includes the following items
separated from each other
a sweater or t-shirt - if undergarments are worn, the sleeves of this clothing must
to have the main color of the sleeves of the jersey or t-shirt
shorts - if inner shorts are worn, they must have
the main color of the shorts.
Media
shin guards
footwear
Shin guards / shin pads
they must be completely covered by the stockings
They must be made of an appropriate material (rubber, plastic, or a similar material)
they must provide adequate protection
Goalkeeper
Each goalkeeper will wear colors that distinguish them from the other players, the referee
and the assistant referees
Rule 5: the referee
The authority of the referee
Each match will be controlled by a referee, who will have total authority to make
comply with the Rules of the Game in the match for which he has been appointed.
Decisions of the referee
The referee's decisions on facts related to the game are final.
the referee may modify their decision only if they realize it is incorrect or,
if deemed necessary, based on an indication from an assistant referee,
as long as the game has not resumed or the match has ended.
RULE 6 - ASSISTANT REFEREES
RULE 7 – THE DURATION OF THE MATCH
Game periods
The match will last two equal periods of 45 minutes each, unless by mutual agreement.
agreement between the referee and the two participating teams agrees otherwise.
Any agreement to alter the periods of play (for example, reducing each half to 40
minutes due to insufficient lighting) must be taken before the start of the match
and according to the competition regulations.
Halftime interval
Players have the right to a break at halftime. The break of
The halftime shall not exceed fifteen minutes. The competition regulations
it must clearly stipulate the duration of the halftime break. The duration
the halftime break can only be altered with the consent of the
referee.
Recovery of lost time
Each period should be extended to recover all lost time due to
Substitutions
evaluation of player injuries
transport of injured players off the field to be
attended
waste of time
any other reason
The recovery of lost time will be at the referee's discretion.
Penalty kick
In the event that a penalty kick has to be taken or repeated, the period will be extended.
in question until
that the penalty kick has been executed.
RULE 8 – THE START AND RESUMPTION OF PLAY
Introduction
A coin will be tossed and the team that wins the draw will decide the direction in which
will attack in the first half of the match. The other team will make the kickoff to
start the match. The team that wins the toss will execute the kick-off to start
the second half. In the second half of the match, the teams will switch halves
from the field and will attack in the opposite direction.
Starting shot
The kick-off is a way to start or resume the game.
at the beginning of the match
after scoring a goal
at the beginning of the second half of the match
at the beginning of each extra time, where applicable
A goal can be scored directly from a kick-off.
Procedure
All players must be in their own field.
the players of the opposing team to the one that will make the kick-off
They must be at least 9.15 m from the ball until it is played.
the ball will be stationary at the central point
the referee will give the signal
the ball will be in play when it is played with the foot and it
move forward
the player taking the serve cannot touch the ball a second time before it is out
it has been played by another player.
After a team scores a goal, the opposing team will take the kick-off.
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Contraventions / sanctions
In the event that the server touches the ball a second time before it is
played by another player: • an indirect free kick will be awarded to the opposing team, which
It will be launched from the place where the violation was committed* (see Preamble) For any
another violation of the exit serve procedure: • the serve will be repeated
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Ball to the ground
The drop ball is a way to resume play after an interruption.
necessary time, when the ball is in play, due to any incident not
indicated in the Rules of the Game.
Procedure
The referee will drop the ball at the spot where it was interrupted.
the game* (see Preface) The game will be considered resumed when the ball touches the
soil.
RULE 9 - THE BALL IN PLAY OR OUT OF PLAY
The ball out of play
The ball will be out of play when: • it has completely crossed a line of
band or goal, whether by land or air • the game has been stopped by the referee
The ball in play
The ball will be in play at all other times, including when: • it rebounds off the posts,
crossbar or corner post and remains in the playing field•bounces off the referee or
from an assistant referee located in
the interior of the playing field
RULE 10 - THE SCORED GOAL
Goal marked
A goal will have been scored when the ball has completely crossed the goal line.
between the posts and below the crossbar, as long as the scoring team has not
previously contravened the Rules of the Game.
Winning team
The team that has scored the highest number of goals during a match will be the
winner. If both teams scored the same number of goals or did not score any
Goal, the match will end in a draw.
RULE 11 – OFFSIDE
A player will be in an offside position if: they are closer to the line
from the opposite goal line that the ball and the penultimate opponent. A player will not be in
offside position: •is in their own half of the field •is at the
same height as the penultimate opponent•is at the same height as the last two
adversaries
Infraction
A player in an offside position will be penalized only if at the moment
when the ball touches or is played by one of his teammates, it is, in the opinion of the
referee, involved in the active game: • interfering in the game or • interfering with a
opponent • gaining advantage of that position
It is not an infringement
There will be no offside offense if the player receives the ball directly from:
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RULE 12 – FAULTS AND ERRORS
Penalty shoot
 A penalty kick will be awarded if a player commits one of the ten offenses.
mentioned within their own criminal area, regardless of the position of
ball and as long as it is in play.
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RULE 13 – FREE KICKS
Free kicks are classified into 2 types.
The direct free kick from which a goal can be scored in favor of the team that committed the foul.
And the indirect free kick from which a goal cannot be validly scored if the ball enters after
it has been played towards the goal.
Any type of free kick that the players of the opposing team's wall must be 2m away.
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RULE 14 – THE PENAL SHOT

A penalty kick will be awarded against the team that commits one of the ten offenses.
what a direct free kick entails, within their own penalty area while the ball is
in the game. A goal can be scored directly from a penalty kick. Time will be granted
additional to be able to execute a penalty kick at the end of each half or at the end of the
supplementary time periods.
Procedure
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penalty; the goalkeeper must be on the goal line between the two posts and
confront the shooter; • the companions of the shooter must be: – outside of
penalty area; – outside the penalty semi-circle; – behind the ball.

Ball and player position

The ball: • will be placed at the penalty spot The penalty taker: • must be
duly identified The guard-defender: • must remain over his own
goal line, in front of the shooter, and between the goalposts until the
the ball is in play The players, except for the executor of the shot, will be positioned: • in the
play area • outside the penalty area • behind the penalty spot • at a minimum of 9.15 m
from the penalty spot
The referee
He will not give the signal to execute the penalty shot until all the players are present.
located in a position according to the Rule will decide when it has been completed
a penalty kick
Procedure
The penalty taker will play the ball forward with the foot and cannot return to
play the ball until the sphere has not touched another player • the ball will be in
game at the moment it is played with the foot and put into motion When it
executes a penalty shot during the normal course of a match or when the period
the game has been extended in the first half or at the end of regular time with
object of throwing or returning to take a penalty shot, a goal will be awarded if, before passing
between the posts and under the crossbar: • the ball touches one or both posts, or the crossbar
or the goalkeeper
THE CORNER KICK
THE CORNER KICK
The corner kick is a way to resume the game. A goal can be scored.
directly from a corner kick, but only against the opposing team. It
a corner kick will be awarded when: • the ball has completely crossed
finish line, either by land or by air, after having last touched a
defending team player, and has not scored a goal in accordance with Rule 10
Procedure
The ball will be placed inside the quadrant of the corner flag.
close•the flagpole must not be removed•the opponents must
stay at least 9.15 m from the corner area until the ball is in
game•the ball will be played with the foot by a player of the attacking team•the ball
it will be in play at the moment it is played with the foot and set in motion
The player executing the serve must not play the ball a second time until it has been touched.
to another player
Rule 14.- Penal
The penalty will be taken from the penalty spot and before it is executed all players except
Those who are going to execute the punishment must be on the playing field.
The penalty occurs when a foul is committed by a player of the opposing team in their area.
Rule 15.- Side out
When the ball has completely crossed the sideline either on the ground or in the air, it will be
put back in play by throwing it onto the field from any direction from the point that
I crossed the line.
This serve is performed by placing the ball on the back of the neck, holding it with the hands, and throwing it.
the field without crossing or stepping on the line.

Rule 16.- Goal kick

When the ball has completely crossed the goal line, excluding the part that is located
between the posts of the frame whether by land or by air. There are two ways for the ball to return to
to be at stake.
If the player throws the ball towards the goal line of their own area, a corner occurs.
2.- If the opposing team kicks the ball out of the goal line that is not their own, the goalkeeper does
a throw-in with the dead ball.
Rule 17 - Corner kick
When the ball completely crosses the goal line in the air or on the ground, excluding the area in between.
The two posts by the court owner result in a corner. For this kick, the line is divided into
two parts the right and the left by which is chosen by which of the two respective corners
he will take the corner kick.
The corner kick is taken by placing the ball in the marked circle area at the front corner.
from the pennant and then the ball is kicked