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12.6. The four (4) group winners of the Concacaf Nations League A will place the semifinals as follows: (1 vs 4 and 2 vs 3)

12.7. The Concacaf Nations League Finals will be played in a centralized location determined by Concacaf.

12.8. For the Concacaf Nations League Finals, if both teams are tied at the end of regular time during the knockout stage, extra time will be played. Further to the above, if extra time is to be played, each team will have the option to make one (1) additional substitution. Therefore, each team will be allowed a total of six (6) substitutions. If the score is tied at the end of extra time the matches will go straight to kicks from the penalty mark per the Laws of the Game.

12.9. The dates of the matches shall be fixed by Concacaf.

12.10. The decisions of Concacaf on the structure and format of The Competition are final. In the event of any withdrawals, Concacaf may change the structure and format in accordance with the provisions.

13.FRIENDLY INTERNATIONAL MATCHES

13.1. For the Concacaf Nations League Finals, matches within a period of three (3) months prior to The Competition are subject to authorization by Concacaf. A request for permission must be submitted to Concacaf in advance by a Member Association(s) concerned with an indication of the venue and date of the planned match, the name of the opposing team and the financial arrangements. In those cases, where such special permission is granted, financial conditions and provisions (as per FIFA and Concacaf) with respect to international matches will apply.

13.2. For the Concacaf Nations League Finals, unless Concacaf gives special permission, the teams participating in The Competition shall not have the right to play friendly and/or official matches in the venues and/or markets of The Competition in a period commencing sixty (60) days before the start and ending one (1) month after the conclusion of The Competition. Such venue and/or market is defined as 100-miles radius from any official stadium. In those cases, where such special permission is granted, financial conditions and provisions (as per FIFA and Concacaf) with respect to international matches will apply.

13.3. Once the groups for The Competition have been announced, teams in the same group may not play a friendly match in any of the venues of The Competition. Such venue and/or market is defined as 100-miles radius from any official stadium. In those cases, where such special permission is granted, financial conditions and provisions (as per FIFA and