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Law 14: The Penalty Kick1. Procedure·Page 135, 2026/27 edition

1. Procedure

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The ball must be stationary, with part of the ball touching or overhanging the centre of the penalty mark, and the goalposts, crossbar and goal net must not be moving.

IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 135 · clause law-14-d2eba241

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