Law 4: The Players' Equipment2. Compulsory equipment·Page 68, 2026/27 edition

2. Compulsory equipment

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A player whose footwear or shinguard is lost accidentally must replace it as soon as possible and no later than when the ball next goes out of play; if before doing so the player plays the ball and/or scores a goal, the goal is awarded.
IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 68 · clause law-4-67ced71f

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Play on, and a goal scored before it is replaced still countsequipment

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