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- Number of Players. A match is played by two teams, each with a maximum of eleven players; one must be the goalkeeper. A match may not start or continue if either team has fewer than seven players.
- Number of substitutions. OFFICIAL COMPETITIONS. The number of substitutes, up to a maximum of five, which may be used in any match played in an official competition will be determined by FIFA, the confederation or the national football association.
- Substitution procedure. The names of the substitutes must be given to the referee before the start of the match. Any substitute not named by this time may not take part in the match.
- Changing the goalkeeper. Any of the players may change places with the goalkeeper if: the referee is informed before the change is made. the change is made during a stoppage in play.
A player who has been sent off during the match is not permitted to take part; warnings and cautions issued to players and team officials during the match are not carried forward into penalties (penalty shoot-out).
- The authority of the referee. Each match is controlled by a referee who has full authority to enforce the Laws of the Game in connection with the match.
- Decisions of the referee. Decisions will be made to the best of the referee's ability according to the Laws of the Game and the 'spirit of the game' and will be based on the opinion of the referee who has the discretion to take appropriate action within the framework of the Laws of the Game.
- Powers and duties. The referee: enforces the Laws of the Game. controls the match in cooperation with the other match officials. acts as timekeeper, keeps a record of the match and provides the appropriate authorities with a match report, including information on disciplinary action and any other incidents that occurred before, during or after the match.
- Video assistant referee (VAR) The use of video assistant referees (VARs) is only permitted where the match/competition organiser has fulfilled all Implementation Assistance and Approval Programme (IAAP) requirements as set out in FIFA's IAAP documents, and has received written permission from FIFA.
- Number of Players. A match is played by two teams, each with a maximum of eleven players; one must be the goalkeeper. A match may not start or continue if either team has fewer than seven players.
- Number of substitutions. OFFICIAL COMPETITIONS. The number of substitutes, up to a maximum of five, which may be used in any match played in an official competition will be determined by FIFA, the confederation or the national football association.
- Substitution procedure. The names of the substitutes must be given to the referee before the start of the match. Any substitute not named by this time may not take part in the match.
- Changing the goalkeeper. Any of the players may change places with the goalkeeper if: the referee is informed before the change is made. the change is made during a stoppage in play.
If, before entering the field of play at the start of the match, a player commits a sending-off offence, the referee has the authority to prevent the player taking part in the match; the referee will also report any other incidents of misconduct.
A match is played by two teams, each with a maximum of eleven players; one must be the goalkeeper. A match may not start or continue if either team has fewer than seven players.
A player who has been sent off during the match is not permitted to take part; warnings and cautions issued to players and team officials during the match are not carried forward into penalties (penalty shoot-out). Procedure. Before penalties (penalty shoot-out) start.
