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

A goalkeeper is injured during penalties (penalty shoot-out) and is unable to continue. The team has already used three substitutes. May the injured goalkeeper be replaced?

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Yes. The goalkeeper may be replaced by: 1. a substitute, if the competition rules allow an additional substitute in extra time; 2. a player excluded to equalise the number of players; or 3. a team-mate who is on the field.

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