🏆 World Cup Matches 6v6 - Official Regulations

⚽ Pitch & Format

• 🌱 Surface: All matches are played on high-quality artificial turf pitches (kunstgress).
• 📐 Field Size: Played on quarter football fields.
• 👥 Format: 6 against 6 (5 outfield players + 1 goalkeeper).
• 👩 Inclusivity: Women are more than welcome to play! It is however not a mandatory requirement to have a female player in the line-up.
• 🔄 Substitutions: On-the-fly substitutions! Changes may be made continuously without stopping the game.

⏱️ Match Timing & Attendance

• ⏱️ Duration: Matches last exactly 2 x 25 minutes.
• 🚨 Signals: A start and final signal is indicated centrally. The referee will follow this signal. The next match can start immediately as determined by the referee.
• ⏰ Punctuality: If a team does not show up, or arrives more than 5 minutes late at the pitch, a 5 – 0 defeat will be automatically awarded.

🛡️ In-Game Rules & Set Pieces

• 🧤 Goalkeeper Area: There are no specific goal areas marked. The goalkeeper is allowed to handle the ball within approximately 6 meters from their goal. The referee decides.
• 👟 Kick-ins: If the ball crosses the touchline, it must be kicked in (no throw-ins allowed). Opponents must keep a 5-meter distance. You cannot score a goal directly from a kick-in.
• 🎯 Free Kicks: All free kicks are direct.
• 🥅 Penalties: Penalty kicks are taken from a distance of 9 meters.
• 🏁 Offside: There is absolutely no use of the offside rule.

⚠️ Fair Play & Discipline

• 🛑 Tackles: Slidings and hard tackles are strictly forbidden! Keep it safe.
• 🟨 Discipline: In case of unsportsmanlike conduct, the referee has the option to temporarily exclude a player for 5 minutes.
• 🧑‍⚖️ The Official Rule: The referee is always right. Respect the officials. Referees will pass on all final results to the floor managers present at each pitch.

📋 Organization & Logistics

• 🤝 Referee Support: If there are not enough organization referees available, each men's team is obliged to provide a referee for a maximum of 3 matches in another group during the group stage.
• ⚽ Match Balls: Each team must provide a well-pumped football. The home team provides the actual match ball.
• 🦺 Gear: Shin guards are not mandatory but are highly recommended.
• 📜 Agreement: By participating, every player automatically agrees to all match rules. Collaboration, respect, and fun are always at the core of our matches.
• 💡 Final Word: In case of any unforeseen circumstances, the match organization decisions will be final.