IFAB: The International Rules Reference for Football

Where it fits

Laws of the Game · Intended for Players, parents, coaches, referees, spectators and fans looking to understand the official rules of association football and how they are maintained.

Official details at a glance

• IFAB comprises the four British football associations and FIFA; its organisation page says motions require a three-quarters majority.
• IFAB says the Laws are the same for football throughout the world, from major international matches to games involving children.
• The official site offers current Laws documents and simplified ‘Football Rules’ guidance intended to make the Laws easier to understand.

Official sources

• The IFAB Organisation ↗Explains the five constituent bodies and the governance process for changing the Laws.
• About the Laws ↗Describes the Laws’ worldwide consistency, principles, and intended usefulness to participants and spectators.
• Laws of the Game ↗Official document library listing current and previous Laws editions in multiple languages and formats.

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