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An indirect free kick is kicked straight into the opponents' goal without touching anyone. What happens?

No goal. The other team gets a goal kick.

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  1. The goal counts
  2. A penalty kick is given
  3. A goal kick, no goal ✔

Why: A goal cannot be scored directly from an indirect free kick. If it goes straight into the opponents' goal, a goal kick is awarded instead.

Huh, didn't know that: If a direct free kick goes straight into the opponents' goal, the goal counts.

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Why didn't the indirect free kick get a goal? It skipped the team meeting.
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References

Answer: A goal kick, no goal. A goal cannot be scored directly from an indirect free kick. If it goes straight into the opponents' goal, a goal kick is awarded instead.

  1. IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, Law 13 Free Kicks www.theifab.com/laws/latest/free-kicks
    if an indirect free kick is kicked directly into the opponents' goal, a goal kick is awarded
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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