IFAB 2026/2027 Laws of the Game – Changes & Clarifications

A number of changes to the Laws of the Game for 2026/2027 were approved; the exact wording is in the document available for download below.

‍Laws of the Game 2026/27 effective as from 1 July

It was agreed that, to give players, coaches and match officials more time to become familiar with the changes to the Laws of the Game, the date on which they become effective will move from 1 June to 1 July. Competitions that start before that date may implement the changes earlier or delay their implementation until no later than the start of the next competition.

Download the Laws of the Game 2026/2027 in English & other languages from IFAB here.

Download the Laws of the Game 2026/2027 Changes and clarifications in English from IFAB here.

Download the Throw-in and goal-kick countdown protocol from IFAB here.

Download the Time-limited substitution protocol from IFAB here.

Download the Off-field treatment and assessment protocol from IFAB here.

Download the Only The Captain guidelines from IFAB here. (Mandatory for 2026/2027)

View the Laws of the Game 2026/2027 Changes and clarifications presentation in English here.