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Law 6: The Other Match Officials·Page 85, 2026/27 edition

The Other Match Officials

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Competition rules must state clearly who replaces a match official who is unable to start or continue and any associated changes. In particular, it must be clear whether, if the referee is unable to start or continue, the fourth official or the senior assistant referee or senior additional assistant referee takes over.

IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 85 · clause law-6-2c54011c

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