Team Composition: Each team consists of 11 players, including one goalkeeper. Teams can make substitutions during stoppages, with a limited number of substitutions per match.
Match Duration: A standard match consists of two 45-minute halves, with a 15-minute halftime interval. Extra time and penalty shootouts may be used to decide.
Scoring: The objective is to score goals by getting the ball into the opponent's net. A goal is worth 1 point.
Fouls and Free Kicks: A foul occurs when a player commits an unfair action like tripping, holding, or pushing an opponent. A free kick is awarded to the opposing team, either direct (can score) or indirect (must pass before scoring).
Offside Rule: A player is offside if they are closer to the opponent's goal line than both the ball and the second-to-last defender when the ball is passed to them, unless they are in their own half.
Yellow and Red Cards: A yellow card is given as a caution for unsporting behavior, while a red card is shown for serious offenses (e.g., violent conduct or a professional foul), resulting in the player being sent off the field.