LAWS OF THE GAME

TEAM

  • 5 players on each team
  • Unlimited (rolling) substitutions*
  • Maximum of 12 in matchday squad

GAME

  • 3 periods of 12 minutes
  • No draws in beach soccer
    • 3 minutes of Extra Time
    • Penalties (5 each - followed by Sudden Death)
  • Win in Normal Time = 3 points
  • Win in Extra Time = 2 points
  • Win on Penalties = 1 point
  • A direct freekick is awarded for every foul
    • Fouled player must take the shot (unless they are injured)
  • No offsides
  • No walls (blocking freekicks)
  • No footwear
  • Throw-ins can be taken with hands or feet

PITCH

Beach soccer pitch

FIFA - Laws of the Game (PDF)

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FIFA - Reglas de Juego (PDF)

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FIFA - Lois du Jeu (PDF)

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