Notes and modificationsProcedure·Page 25, 2026/27 edition

Procedure

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One-minute period off the field of play
If the first half ends before the one minute has elapsed, the player may return as from the beginning of the second half; this principle applies to:
· the period between the end of extra time and penalties (penalty shoot-out)
IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 25 · clause law-x-977f01ee

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The player returns at the start of the next periodprotocols

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