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Law 10: Determining the Outcome of a MatchProcedure·Page 105, 2026/27 edition

Procedure

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During penalties (penalty shoot-out)

· All eligible players, except the player taking the kick and the two goalkeepers, must remain within the centre circle

IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 105 · clause law-10-014fc5cc

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