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LAW 14 · Penalty kicks · 2026/27

At a penalty kick, the ball immediately touches the kicker’s non-kicking foot by accident and enters the goal from the kick. What is the restart?

THE OPTIONS

  1. AAward the goal
  2. BRetake the penalty kick
  3. CIndirect free kick to the defence
  4. DGoal kick

THE DECISION

Retake the penalty kick

The 2026/27 Law distinguishes an accidental immediate double touch from a deliberate second play. If this accidental kick enters the goal, retake the penalty kick.

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