FIFA has officially confirmed a special transfer window exclusively for the 32 clubs participating in the upcoming Club World Cup. This exceptional period will run from Sunday, June 1 to Tuesday, June 10, just four days before the tournament officially kicks off.
With June 10 set as the final deadline for submitting the official squad lists, all participating teams will be able to include players signed during this limited transfer window. This measure was introduced to give clubs greater flexibility in preparing their rosters and to ensure that they can field their strongest possible squads when the competition begins.
According to FIFA, this move is in line with its intention to “minimize differences between registration periods and the domestic calendars of the participating clubs”. It also reflects the organization’s effort to “provide flexibility to FIFA member associations” so that they can better coordinate their player registrations during the global competition.
Another important update relates to player contracts that expire during the tournament. Since many player contracts are set to end on June 30, right in the middle of the Club World Cup, FIFA will allow clubs to replace and register new players during the competition. This secondary registration window will take place from June 27 to July 3, after the group stage and before the quarterfinals begin.
FIFA stated that the purpose of this second window is to encourage clubs and players to find suitable agreements that allow the affected players to remain eligible for the tournament. If no agreement is reached, teams will still have the opportunity to bring in reinforcements, which ensures a high level of competition throughout the knockout rounds.
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This decision could prove critical for many teams whose players may leave due to contract expiration or other unforeseen circumstances. By allowing limited changes mid-tournament, FIFA is aiming to preserve the sporting integrity of the event and make sure that the world’s best talents are available to perform on this global stage.
Ultimately, these adjustments are part of FIFA’s broader strategy to modernize competition logistics and support clubs navigating overlapping domestic and international schedules — especially during a tournament as demanding and prestigious as the Club World Cup.
