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Law 7: The Duration of the Match3. Allowance for time lost·Page 93, 2026/27 edition

3. Allowance for time lost

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

Allowance is made by the referee in each half for all playing time lost in that half through:

· substitutions

IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 93 · clause law-7-adeff109

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Explained in the rules library 1

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