All clubs in the 20 associations - not just the 32 entrants - can register players during this time. [Inside FIFA] The 20 national associations are: Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea Republic, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates and the United States.
Key Dates & What They Mean for You
- 1–10 June 2025 - Exceptional window open (where adopted):
- Agent Action: Signings must be complete - contracts signed, ITCs cleared, and players registered - by 23:59 CET on 10 June for Club World Cup (CWC) eligibility
- 14 June 2025: Club World Cup begins (Miami opener)
- Agent Action: Ensure visas, medicals, and insurance are sorted before travel.
- 27 June–3 July 2025: In-competition replacement window:
- Agent Action: Clubs can replace up to three players (expiring contracts or long-term injury), only if their domestic window is open. [Reuters]
Contract Problems to Watch
Most European contracts end 30 June - after the CWC begins. FIFA offers a two-week “tournament extension” option, or the 27 June replacement route if extensions fall through. Agents should:
- Add a CWC clause to any short extension - cover image rights, insurance, and post-tournament rest.
- Flag tax risks - four weeks in the U.S. may trigger IRS filing.
- Avoid CWC dual registration - players can only appear for one club during the tournament. [The Sun]
Market Dynamics: Where to Move Fast
- Liquidity is early. Clubs eyeing the $1 billion prize pool are spending fast. Expect premium offers for players who can contribute from Day 1.
- Premier League. England will pause its summer window after 10 June, reopening 16 June, to fit its 89-day limit. That means deals into England must close by 10 June or wait. [We Ain’t Got No History]
- MLS. Only MLS clubs in the CWC (Inter Miami, Seattle, LAFC) can use the 1–10 June window. Other MLS teams follow the regular summer window. [Goal]
Agent Checklist (Remember This)
- 🔲 Player passport should have been uploaded to FIFA Clearing House by 27 May
- 🔲 Contracts & ITCs finalized by 17:00 local time, 10 June
- 🔲 U.S. training injury insurance secured
- 🔲 Visa + ESTA expedited
- 🔲 Contingency plan for clients in Copa América / AFC Asian Cup camps
- ⚠️ FIFA has removed mandatory release for national teams during CWC—players must choose. [Bavarian Football Works]
Strategic Advice
- Think about moving on a Bosman now. A free agent signed on 1 June plays the full tournament. Signed on 16 June? He’s out.
- Use the 27 June window carefully. Replacements are limited and only valid if the previous player’s contract expired or if they’re medically ruled out.
- Push for knockout bonuses. Clubs flush with CWC cash are more likely to approve performance-linked incentives.
For CWC-bound clubs, the real summer window opens today, 1st June and slams shut in 10 days. That’s 240 hours to lock in transfers, finalise medicals, and push paperwork. Once it closes, only patchwork deals are left.
Stay sharp. Work fast. See you in Miami.
