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Beach Soccer Overview

The Beach Soccer Laws of the Game are authorized by the International Football Association Board (IFAB) and provided by the Fédération Internationale de Football Associations (FIFA).

The Beach Soccer Laws of the Game are organized as follows:

  • Law 1 – The Pitch
  • Law 2 – The Ball
  • Law 3 – The Number of Players
  • Law 4 – The Players' Equipment
  • Law 5 – The Referee and Second Referee
  • Law 6 – The Timekeeper and Third Referee
  • Law 7 – The Duration of the Match
  • Law 8 – The Start and Restart of Play
  • Law 9 – The Ball In and Out of Play
  • Law 10 – The Method of Scoring
  • Law 11 – Fouls and Misconduct
  • Law 12 – Direct Free Kicks
  • Law 13 – The Penalty Kick
  • Law 14 – The Ball Inbound
  • Law 15 – The Goal Clearance
  • Law 16 – The Double Backpass to the Goalkeeper
  • Law 17 – The Corner Kick
  • Law 18 – Procedures to Determine the Winner of a Match