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Law 12: Fouls and Misconduct4. Disciplinary action·Page 119, 2026/27 edition

4. Disciplinary action

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The referee has the authority to take disciplinary action from entering the field of play for the pre-match inspection until leaving the field of play after the match ends (including penalties (penalty shoot-out)).

IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 119 · clause law-12-3982b92b

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