Next summer’s transfer window could open two weeks earlier than usual to allow teams competing in the revamped Club World Cup to sign new players, FIFA has announced. A FIFA Council meeting on Thursday unanimously approved a proposal to give national associations the option of an “exceptional registration window” from June 1 to June 10,

According to the regulations, FIFA member associations with participating clubs may open this exceptional transfer window from June 1 to 10, 2025, before the new FIFA competition begins. The decision to open this additional window is at the discretion of each association.

A new transfer window will be opened from June 1 to 10 next year, according to reports, as FIFA attempt to help teams prepare for the 2025 Club World Cup.