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LAW 10 · The Outcome of a Match · 2026/27

A player (other than the goalkeeper) is injured during penalties (penalty shoot-out) and unable to continue. Their team has not used its maximum number of substitutes. What is the correct procedure?

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The player can leave the penalties (penalty shoot-out) but may not be replaced. The opposing team must remove one player (to equalise the numbers) and inform the referee.

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