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Notes and modificationsKey·Page 21, 2026/27 edition

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In addition, to allow national FAs further flexibility to benefit and develop their domestic football, the following changes relating to ‘categories' of football are permitted:

· national FAs, confederations and FIFA have the flexibility to decide the age restrictions for youth and veterans football

IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 21 · clause law-x-8e78a412

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