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Notes and modificationsApplying the Laws·Page 17, 2026/27 edition

Applying the Laws

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The same Laws apply in every match in every confederation, country, town and village and, apart from the modifications permitted by The IFAB (see ‘General modifications'), the Laws must not be modified or changed, except with the permission of The IFAB.

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