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Law 3: The PlayersReturn substitutions·Page 60, 2026/27 edition

Return substitutions

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The use of return substitutions is only permitted in youth, veterans, disability and grassroots football, subject to the agreement of the national football association, confederation or FIFA.

IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 60 · clause law-3-63bcb0cb

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