Rules of Football
Fair Play
Players must always respect the referee, opponents, and maintain sportsmanship at all times.
Game Duration
Matches consist of two halves, each lasting 45 minutes, with a 15-minute halftime break.
Team Composition
Each team must consist of 11 players, including one goalkeeper.
Team Formation
Teams can arrange their players in various formations, such as 4-4-2 or 4-3-3, depending on strategy.
Substitutions
Teams are allowed up to five substitutions during the match, with limits on breaks for substitution.
Red & Yellow Cards
Yellow cards are warnings; two result in a red card, which leads to ejection from the match.
Fouls
Foul play, including dangerous tackles and intentional handball, results in free kicks or penalties.
Offside
An attacking player is offside if they're nearer to the opponent's goal line than both the ball and second-last defender when the ball is passed.
Additional Rules
- Direct passes to your own goalkeeper using hands are not allowed.
- Deliberate handball leads to a free kick or penalty.
- Extra time consists of two 15-minute halves in case of a draw.
- Penalty shootouts decide tied knockout matches.