: Awarded when the defending team kicks the ball over their own goal line. 3. Fouls and Misconduct Referees use cards to manage discipline:
: Awarded when the ball crosses the touchline. Taken by the team that did not touch it last. soccer rules
: Fields are typically 100–130 yards long and 50–100 yards wide. For international matches, dimensions are tighter: 110–120 yards long by 70–80 yards wide. 2. Restarts and In-Play Rules : Awarded when the defending team kicks the
: Two 45-minute halves, totaling 90 minutes. Referees add "stoppage time" at the end of each half to account for delays (fouls, injuries, substitutions). Taken by the team that did not touch it last
Soccer (football) is governed by the . The objective is simple: get the ball completely across the opponent’s goal line using any part of the body except the hands and arms. 1. Basic Game Structure