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Teams will be forced to bring their strongest lineups to 2025 Club World Cup, according to FIFA regulations

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<p>FIFA has <a href="https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/18848e4224efbd91/original/FCWC25_Regulations_EN.pdf" target="_blank">outlined regulations for its controversial Club World Cup</a>,&nbsp;a 32-team, 63-game tournament to be held in the United States next summer. Among them is a requirement that all clubs field their strongest teams, with heavy sanctions threatened if they refuse to do so.</p><p>Also included in regulations announced Tuesday is a provision <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/42210592/club-world-cup-players-face-no-rest-summer-schedule" target="_blank">that, according to ESPN, requires player to report "3-5 days"</a> before their opening fixture, set for June 15. With an international window scheduled from June 6-10, it will leave many top players no time for rest at the end of a packed 2024-25 season. Furthermore, clubs aren't required to release players for major tournaments, potentially harming the strength of the USMNT at the Gold Cup, due to be played next July.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/uncertainty-is-abound-around-2025-club-world-cup-less-than-year-before-kick-off/blt561820327e2ba95f" target="_blank">The rules follow months of controversy and uncertainty as to</a> whether the tournament would actually happen. FIFA president Gianni Infantino has long supported the competition, which will feature 32 clubs from around the globe. The oft-criticized president announced all venues for the competition at Global Citizen musical festival in New York in September. A venue for the final, though, is yet to be picked. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Despite all indications that the tournament is set to go ahead, FIFA hasn't secured a broadcast rights deal. Apple reportedly bid $1 billion for global rights, a figure reported to be four times less than the figure football's worldwide governing body was seeeking.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>The tournament will start on June 15. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/lionel-messi-inter-miami-qualify-for-2025-fifa-club-world-mls-regular-season-points-record/bltd6b6c5c548bdd085" target="_blank">Inter Miami will play</a> in the opening game at Hard Rock Stadium against an undisclosed opponent. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR THE CLUB WORLD CUP?

Teams will be forced to bring their strongest lineups to 2025 Club World Cup, according to FIFA regulations | Goal.com

FIFA released 2025 Club World Cup rulebook, including provisions for full strength squads and limited rest

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