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

At the end of the match and before penalties (penalty shoot-out) Team A has a greater number of players than its opponents (Team B). What is the correct procedure?

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THE DECISION

Team A must reduce its numbers to the same number as its opponents and the referee must be informed of the name and number of each player excluded. Any such excluded player is not eligible to take part in the kicks (except as outlined in the Laws of the Game).

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