Soccer Goal Regulations

Futsal

Official futsal goals are distinguished by their smaller size and the goal posts and crossbar must be a different color than the pitch.

The following is how FIFA officially defines futsal goals in its rule book (p.20-21):

“A goal must be placed at the centre of each goal line.

A goal consists of two upright posts equidistant from the corners of the pitch and joined at the top by a horizontal crossbar. The goalposts and crossbar must be made of approved material and must not be dangerous.

The goalposts and crossbar of both goals must be the same shape, which must be square, rectangular, round, elliptical or a hybrid of these options.

The distance (inside measurement) between the posts is 3m and the distance from the lower edge of the crossbar to the floor is 2m.

Both goalposts and the crossbar have the same width and depth as the goal lines, 8cm. The nets must be made of an adequate material and attached to the back of the goalposts and the crossbar with a suitable means of support. They must be properly supported and must not interfere with the goalkeeper.

It is recommended that all goals used in an official competition organised under the auspices of FIFA or confederations not include any extraneous structures (i.e. except for the goalposts and crossbar – e.g. support bars) that could prevent the ball from going into the goal.

If the crossbar becomes displaced or broken, play is stopped until it has been repaired or replaced in position. If it is not possible to repair the crossbar, the match must be abandoned. The use of a rope to replace the crossbar is not permitted. If the crossbar can be repaired, the match is restarted with a dropped ball from the position of the ball when play was stopped, unless this was inside the defending team’s penalty area and the last team to touch the ball was the attacking team (see Law 8).

The goalposts and crossbars must be of a different colour to the pitch.

Goals must not be fixed to the floor, as this could endanger the safety of the participants. However, they must have an adequate stabilizing system, such as weight placed at the back of the goal, to prevent them from overturning.

Portable goals may only be used if they satisfy this requirement.”

Download 2024/25 FIFA Futsal Laws of the Game