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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)

· The goalkeeper of the kicker must remain on the field of play, outside the penalty area, on the goal line where it meets the penalty area boundary line

IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 105 · clause law-10-4bb84a52

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