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Practical guidelines for match officialsOffside·Page 232, 2026/27 edition

Offside

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A player in an offside position (A) may be penalised before playing or touching the ball, if, in the opinion of the referee, no other team-mate in an onside position has the opportunity to play the ball.

IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 232 · clause law-x-b939ae1b

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One of the positions the Laws answer by name rather than by rule, drawn.

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