The IFAB was formed in 1886 and comprises the four British Football associations and four members of FIFA. It is the game's ultimate law-making body.
In addition to re-examining the possible introduction of goal-line technology it will also assess tougher sanctions against elbowing and banning masks in goal celebrations.
The IFAB will be examine developments with the Adidas/Cairos system that uses a microchip in a "smart" ball to decide whether it has fully crossed the line as well as separate proposals from the Italian and English football associations who have been developing their own goal-line systems.
Any rule changes can only come into effect if six out of the eight delegates vote in favour of any proposal.
