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In which year did FIFA approve 5 substitutions per team in competitive matches?
CORRECT ANSWER
2020
FIFA approved 5 substitutions per team in 2020, initially as a COVID-19 measure that was later made permanent.
ALL OPTIONS
A2018
B2019
✓2020
D2021
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