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Law 3: The Players10. Team captain·Page 65, 2026/27 edition

10. Team captain

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Competitions may implement the ‘Only the captain' guidelines listed under ‘Notes and modifications'.

IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 65 · clause law-3-df1bd639

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