Law 3: The Players2. Number of substitutions·Page 59, 2026/27 edition

2. Number of substitutions

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Official competitions The number of substitutes, up to a maximum of five, which may be used in any match played in an official competition will be determined by FIFA, the confederation or the national football association. For men's and women's competitions involving the 1st teams of clubs in the top division or senior ‘A' international teams where competition rules permit a maximum of five substitutes to be used, each team:
IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 59 · clause law-3-bcb3160c

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