Law 3: The Players9. Goal scored with an extra person on the field of play·Page 65, 2026/27 edition

9. Goal scored with an extra person on the field of play

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If, after a goal is scored and play has restarted, the referee realises an extra person was on the field of play when the goal was scored, the goal cannot be disallowed. If the extra person is still on the field the referee must:
IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 65 · clause law-3-9a8f8ff6

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Goal stands, whoever it wasplayers

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When was it noticed, and who was the extra person?players

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