8 ft 0 in (244 cm)
A football goal is listed by The IFAB at 8 ft 0 in (244 cm). Lower edge of the crossbar above the ground.
Source: The IFAB
How tall is a football goal?
A football goal is listed by The IFAB at 8 ft 0 in (244 cm).
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What a football goal’s height measures
The Laws of the Game measure a goal from the ground to the lower edge of the crossbar. The posts stand 7.32 m (8 yd) apart, measured on the inside.
- volleyball net: 7 ft 11.5 in (243 cm). A football goal is taller than a volleyball net by 0.4 in (1 cm).
- Beach volleyball net: 7 ft 11.5 in (243 cm). A football goal is taller than a beach volleyball net by 0.4 in (1 cm).
- Curiosity rover: 7 ft 2.5 in (220 cm). A football goal is taller than the Curiosity rover by 9.5 in (24 cm).
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For the height itself, cite the original publisher as well: The IFAB.
