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VAR protocolIncapacitated VAR, AVAR or replay operator·Page 160, 2026/27 edition

Incapacitated VAR, AVAR or replay operator

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Law 6 – The Other Match Officials stipulates: ‘Competition rules must state clearly who replaces a match official who is unable to start or continue and any associated changes.' In matches using VARs, this also applies to replay operators.

IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 160 · clause law-x-9b9ed1ff

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