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Law 3: The Players6. Players and substitutes sent off·Page 63, 2026/27 edition

6. Players and substitutes sent off

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A named substitute who is sent off before or after the kick-off may not be replaced.

IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 63 · clause law-3-c8e5fa46

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