Today's 17 Laws continue to be based upon the rules that were first ratified by the IFAB
Laws of the Game
The original Laws have changed only marginally over the years.
Today's 17 Laws continue to be based upon the rules that were first ratified by the International Football Association Board (IFAB) when it was founded in 1886.
Changes have occurred in accordance with the specific evolution and demands of modern-day football, but the key element remains of football being seen as essentially a simple game, with laws that can be applied in the same way at any level from the World Cup Final to a friendly game on a local park.
You can read all the laws of the game by clicking on any of the links below. We also give you details of the laws that apply to small-sided football and mini-soccer...
Laws of Mini-Soccer
Small Sided Football
You can also download a copy of FIFA's Laws of the Game booklet by clicking here...