Rules & Laws
Official rules for match officials across all sports
Laws of the Game
The 17 Laws of the Game govern football worldwide
Governed by: IFAB (International Football Association Board)
Available Documents
Official rule documents currently available for sourced answers
Football Victoria MiniRoos Guidelines 2024
Version: 2024 | Region: AUS
Canada Soccer Rules and Regulations 2025
Version: 2025 | Region: CAN
FA Standard Code of Rules for Mini Soccer and Youth Football 2025/26
Version: 2025/26 | Region: ENG
WFA Walking Football Laws 2025
Version: 2025 | Region: ENG
FA Handbook 2025/26
Version: 2025/26 | Region: ENG
IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27
Version: 2026/27
IFAB Law Changes 2026/27
Version: 2026/27
IFA Disciplinary Code 2025
Version: 2025 | Region: NIR
Scottish FA Handbook 2025/26
Version: 2025/26 | Region: SCO
Scottish Youth FA Supplementary Rules 2025/26
Version: 2025/26 | Region: SCO
NCAA Soccer Rules 2025/26
Version: 2025/26 | Region: USA
US Youth Soccer Policy on Players and Playing Rules 2025
Version: 2025 | Region: USA
FAW Junior Football Regulations 2025/26
Version: 2025/26 | Region: WAL
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Each of the 17 IFAB Laws explained in detail with FAQs and examples
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