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Who makes football rules?
Football's rules are primarily set by the International Football Association Board (IFAB). They're responsible for the 'Laws of the Game', which govern everything from offside to how long a match lasts. FIFA, mentioned in the story's context of World Cup organisation, has a seat on IFAB, but it’s a separate body ensuring the rules evolve fairly for everyone.
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