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Law 3: The Players2. Number of substitutions·Page 60, 2026/27 edition

2. Number of substitutions

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· Substitutions may also be made in the period between full-time and the start of extra time, and at half-time in extra time – these do not count as used substitution opportunities

IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 60 · clause law-3-8242a879

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