Law 4: The Players' Equipment2. Compulsory equipment·Page 67, 2026/27 edition

2. Compulsory equipment

The provision as it is printed, and everything on Ruleside that turns on it.

The compulsory equipment of a player comprises the following separate items:
· shinguards – these must be made of a suitable material and be of an appropriate size to provide reasonable protection and be covered by the socks. Players are responsible for the size and suitability of their shinguards
IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 67 · clause law-4-4c40aefc

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