Men's Soccer
FIFA reports record 5,973 international soccer transfers in January
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A FIFA report revealed a record 5,973 international transfers in men's soccer during the January trading window, marking a 3% increase from the previous year. Total spending fell 18% to $1.95 billion, though it exceeded the January 2023 record by 20%. In women's soccer, spending rose 85% to over $10 million, despite a 6% drop in transfers to 420.
Spain has ended 2025 as the number one men's team in the FIFA rankings, with the top 10 positions unchanged from November. The latest update, published on December 22, reflects limited changes primarily from Arab Cup matches. Morocco narrowed the gap to the top 10 but stayed in 11th place.
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FIFA has unveiled the FIFA Series 2026, a new international tournament for national teams set for March and April next year. The event will feature both men's and women's editions, hosted across multiple countries to boost competitive matches for lesser-known teams. President Gianni Infantino highlighted its role in promoting football's universality.