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Team · Rules

Football rules & regulations

A SportSupport summary of the Football rulebook used by AIFF under FIFA in India. This is our own sport profile, not an official Government of India or IOC classification, and it is a reference rather than a substitute for the current rulebook.

Indian governing/organising body
AIFF under FIFA
Format
11-a-side league and cup competitions; 5-a-side futsal
Players
11 per side, up to 5 substitutions in most competitions
Duration
90 minutes (two 45-minute halves) plus stoppage time
Scoring
One goal per ball that fully crosses the goal line between the posts and under the crossbar

Key rules

  • Offside applies when a player is nearer the opponent's goal line than the ball and second-last defender at the moment the ball is played.
  • Yellow card cautions and red card dismissals govern player conduct.
  • VAR is used in select competitions for goals, penalties, red cards and mistaken identity.

Equipment

  • Football (size 5)
  • Shin guards
  • Studded boots
  • Goalkeeper gloves
Football overviewAll rules