Laws of the Game 2026/27
Was that really
a penalty?
Settle any football argument instantly. Walk through the exact logic referees use and get the correct call, with the IFAB law cited.
Recent calls
See allAn open arm at shoulder height is a risk the player takes, and the corner became a penalty
Club Brugge vs Aston Villa · UEFA Champions League 2026/27, league phase
Winning the ball first decides nothing, and Gordon's tackle on Rincón was a caution the referee did not show
Barcelona vs Athletic Club · LaLiga 2026/27
A boot to the head is not automatically a red card, and the retracted leg is why this one was a caution
Barcelona vs Athletic Club · LaLiga 2026/27
New for 2026/27
16 rule changes in force this season
The goalkeeper's eight seconds and the corner that punishes it, the throw-in and goal-kick countdowns, and the captain-only rule. Each one with the clause it comes from. →