IFAB: permanent adoption of the 5-substitute rule (introduced on 08/05/2020 due to Covid-19)

News Tank Football - Paris - News #254818 - Published on
©  IFAB
IFAB's AGM in Doha (QAT) on 13/06/2022 - ©  IFAB

The perpetuation of the five substitutions per match rule (instead of three) and an increase of the maximum number of substitutes on the bench from 12 to 15 players "at the discretion of the competition organiser" were the two main measures taken by the IFAB at its 136th annual general assembly, the first to be held in Asia, in Doha (QAT) on...

©  IFAB
IFAB's AGM in Doha (QAT) on 13/06/2022 - ©  IFAB

Welcome! This article is only available to subscribers.


3 reasons to subscribe

Timely and relevant insights

In 10 minutes, access a concise overview of key developments across the industry, curated by an experienced editorial team.

100% information, 0% advertising

An independent and impartial media outlet, fully dedicated to high-quality information. No advertising, no sponsored content, no consulting or training activities.

A tailored information service

Frequency of alerts can be customised to your needs: daily, weekly or in real time. Content is accessible on smartphones (app), tablets and desktop computers.

Already a subscriber ?


Login with login details



Login with your email address
We will send you a pincode