The soccer world is buzzing with news from the Portuguese Football Federation. They just announced an extra registration period for players, from June 1 to 10. This is all about the upcoming Club World Cup.
The Federation’s board decided to open this extra window, following FIFA’s rules for the tournament. You can check the details in their official statement.
So, what’s the big deal? Well, two Portuguese teams are heading to the Club World Cup: Benfica and FC Porto. Benfica will face off against Boca Juniors, Auckland City, and Bayern in their group. Meanwhile, FC Porto will battle it out with Palmeiras, Inter Miami – yes, that’s Messi’s team – and Al Ahly.
The Club World Cup is getting a makeover, with 32 teams competing this time around. It’s all happening in the United States, from June 14 to July 13. Get ready for some thrilling soccer matches!
Club World Cup Groups
- Benfica: Boca Juniors, Auckland City, Bayern
- FC Porto: Palmeiras, Inter Miami, Al Ahly
Key Dates
- June 1-10: Extra player registration period
- June 14-July 13: Club World Cup in the United States
