Official Football Match Equipment & Protective Gear Specifications
Technical regulatory requirements under IFAB Law 2 (The Ball) and Law 4 (The Players' Equipment) establishing safety tolerances, material standards, and dimensions.
Verified against: IFAB Law 2 & Law 4 StandardsSize 5 Match Ball (FIFA Quality Pro Standard)
Spherical casing constructed of polyurethane leather or approved synthetic with seamless thermally bonded panel construction for water resistance.
| Circumference | 68.5 – 69.5 cm |
| Weight | 420 – 445 g |
| Pressure | 0.8 – 1.0 bar (11.6 – 14.5 psi) |
| Rebound Height | 135 – 155 cm (from 2m drop at 20°C) |
Player Shinguards (Law 4.2 Standard)
Protective equipment providing reasonable degree of protection, manufactured from polypropylene, carbon fiber, or high-density EVA foam. Must be completely covered by socks.
| Mandatory Status | Compulsory for all outfield players & goalkeepers |
| Material Requirement | Suitable protective material (poly/carbon/EVA) |
| Sizing Proportion | Cover minimum 50% to 75% of tibial anterior |
Goalkeeper Gloves & Finger Protection
Specialized latex foam grip gloves designed to cushion high-velocity impact, provide ball traction in wet conditions, and prevent finger hyperextension.
| Palm Thickness | 3.0 – 4.0 mm contact latex |
| Cut Geometry | Negative, Roll Finger, Flat Palm, or Hybrid |
| Spine System | Removable polycarbonate internal spines |
Official Goalposts & Fastened Netting
Aluminum or approved steel posts and crossbar finished in white paint. Secured into sunken ground sleeves. Back netting attached securely to ensure ball cannot escape.
| Cross-Section Shape | Elliptical / Round (≤ 12 cm diameter) |
| Net Mesh Cord | 3.0 – 4.5 mm high-tenacity polypropylene |
| Net Depth (Top / Base) | 0.8 m top / 2.0 m ground depth |