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Notes and modificationsKey·Page 20, 2026/27 edition

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· the number of substitutes each team is permitted to use in official competitions up to a maximum of five*, except in youth football, where the maximum will be determined by the national association, confederation or FIFA

IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 20 · clause law-x-b861d26c

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