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Law 4: The Players' Equipment4. Other equipment·Page 68, 2026/27 edition

4. Other equipment

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Non-dangerous protective equipment, for example gloves, headgear, facemasks and knee and arm protectors made of soft, lightweight padded material is permitted, as are goalkeepers' caps and sports spectacles. Goalkeepers may wear tracksuit bottoms.

IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 68 · clause law-4-6d156521

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