FIFA Disciplinary Code

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Article 56

Unplayed Match and Abandonment

1. If a match cannot take place or cannot be played in full for reasons other than force majeure, but due to the behaviour of a team or behaviour for which an association or a club is liable, the association or the club will be sanctioned with a minimum fine of CHF 10,000. The match will either be forfeited (cf. art.

31) or replayed (cf. art. 31bis).

2. In serious cases, additional sanctions pursuant to art. 12 may be imposed on the association or club concerned.