The first Laws

The facts

• In 1863 the Football Association was formed in London and wrote down one set of rules, so different clubs could play each other.
• Before that, schools and clubs each played by their own rules.
• Since 1886 the International Football Association Board (IFAB) has looked after the Laws of the Game.

Take it to your game

Everyone plays by the same Laws, so you can join a game anywhere in the world.