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Fifth Official

The fifth official is an additional official in some competitions, primarily for high-stakes matches like finals of major tournaments. The fifth official typically has duties similar to those of the fourth official but can also be designated specific roles such as monitoring the teams’ technical areas or assisting with situations that may require additional oversight, like watching VAR screens (if not designated a separate VAR referee).

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