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

Can an injured player who is off the field of play being treated at the final whistle take part in penalties (penalty shoot-out)?

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Yes – any player who was temporarily off the field for a valid reason (injury, changing equipment etc.) is eligible to take a kick. However, substitutions cannot be made after the match has ended except for a goalkeeper who is unable to continue (if the team has not used the maximum number of substitutes).

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