Futsal Laws of the Game 2024-2025

Futsal Laws of the Game 2024-25

Overview

• Effective Date: November 4, 2024
• Languages: English, Arabic, French, Spanish (English text is authoritative)
• Modifications: National football associations can make certain organizational modifications for specific categories of futsal (youth, veterans, disability, grassroots), but must seek FIFA's permission for any other changes.

Key Components

1. Pitch

   • Surface, Markings, Dimensions, Penalty Area, 10m Mark, Substitution Zones, Corner Area, Technical Area, Goals, Goal Movement, Advertising (Details provided in sections 1-10)

2. Ball

   • Qualities, Measurements, Advertising, Replacement, Additional Balls, Extra Balls, Goal Involvement (Details provided in section 12)

3. Players

   • Number of Players, Substitutions, Player List, Substitution Procedure, Warming Up, Changing Goalkeeper, Offences, Sent Off Players, Extra Persons, Goal Scoring, Improper Re-Entry, Team Captain (Details provided in section 28-34)

4. Equipment

   • Safety, Compulsory Equipment, Colors, Other Equipment, Slogans, Statements, Images, Advertising, Numbering (Details provided in section 35-40)

5. Referees

   • Authority, Decisions, Powers, Duties, Liability, International Matches, Equipment, Video Support (Details provided in section 41-47)

6. Other Match Officials

   • Assistant Referees, Powers, Duties, International Matches, Fourth Referee (Details provided in section 48-52)

7. Match Duration

   • Periods of Play, Ending, Timeout, Half-Time Interval, Abandoned Match (Details provided in section 53-56)

8. Start and Restart of Play

   • Kick-off, Dropped Ball (Details provided in section 57-59)

9. Ball in and Out of Play

   • Ball Out of Play, Ball in Play, Indoor Pitch (Details provided in section 61-62)

10. Determining the Outcome of a Match

    • Goal Scored, Winning Team, Penalties (Penalty Shoot-out), Away Goals (Details provided in section 63-67)

11. Offside

    • Direct Free Kick, Indirect Free Kick, Disciplinary Action, Restart of Play (Details provided in section 68-70)

12. Fouls and Misconduct

    • Direct Free Kick, Indirect Free Kick, Disciplinary Action, Accumulated Fouls, DFKSAF, DFKSAF Summary Table (Details provided in section 70-88)

13. Free Kicks

    • Types, Procedure, Offences, Sanctions, Accumulated Fouls, DFKSAF Summary Table (Details provided in section 84-97)

14. Penalty Kick

    • Procedure, Offences, Sanctions, Summary Table (Details provided in section 93-97)

15. Kick-In

    • Procedure, Offences, Sanctions (Details provided in section 98-100)

16. Goal Clearance

    • Procedure, Offences, Sanctions (Details provided in section 101-102)

17. Corner Kick

    • Procedure, Offences, Sanctions (Details provided in section 104-105)

18. Video Support Protocol

    • Principles, Reviewable Decisions/Incidents, Practicalities, Procedure (Details provided in section 107-111)

19. Practical Guidelines for Futsal Referees and Other Match Officials

    • Signalling, Positioning, Interpretation and Recommendations, Futsal Terms, Referee Terms (Details provided in section 114-174)

Notes on the Futsal Laws of the Game

• Official Languages: English, Arabic, French, Spanish (English text is authoritative)
• Modifications: National FAs can make certain organizational modifications for specific categories of futsal (youth, veterans, disability, grassroots) but must seek FIFA's permission for any other changes.
• Philosophy: The aim is to promote a fair and safe playing environment while encouraging participation and enjoyment. National FAs have the flexibility to adapt rules based on local needs.

Key Modifications

• Goalkeeper Throwing Restrictions: Certain limitations on the throwing of the ball by