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Law 3: The Players3. Substitution procedure·Page 61, 2026/27 edition

3. Substitution procedure

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To replace a player with a substitute, the ‘Time-limited substitution protocol' under ‘Notes and modifications' and the following must be observed:

the player being substituted:

· must go immediately to the technical area or dressing room and takes no further part in the match, except where return substitutions are permitted

IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 61 · clause law-3-f60fc31a

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