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Notes and modificationsProcedure·Page 24, 2026/27 edition

Procedure

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Requirement to leave the field of play for one minute

An outfield player is required to leave the field of play for one minute after the restart in the event of one or more of the following:

· the referee has signalled for the medical staff to enter the field of play

IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 24 · clause law-x-17f2e967

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