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FIFA Finalizes Transfer Rules for 2025 Club World Cup

The inaugural 32-team tournament introduces a special transfer window and in-tournament roster adjustments to address contract expirations and calendar disparities.

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Overview

  • FIFA has confirmed a special transfer window from June 1 to June 10, 2025, allowing all 32 participating clubs to sign new players ahead of the tournament.
  • Clubs can modify their rosters during the tournament from June 27 to July 3, 2025, to replace players with expiring contracts or add up to two new players under specific restrictions.
  • Teams must submit a provisional roster of 26–50 players by June 10, with a finalized squad of 26–35 players, including minimum goalkeeper requirements.
  • The regulatory changes aim to harmonize registration periods across diverse domestic calendars, ensuring flexibility for clubs and players.
  • The tournament kicks off on June 14 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, with 62 matches scheduled across 11 U.S. cities and a $1 billion prize pool.