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

Procedure

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Before penalties (penalty shoot-out) start

· The referee tosses a coin again, and the team that wins the toss decides whether to take the first or second kick

IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 105 · clause law-10-ae51fc70

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