Overview
- French media report an ECA–FIFA meeting produced a practical shift from an early‑December release to December 15, though no formal FIFA communication has been issued.
- Several clubs have informed federations directly, creating uncertainty for players who had expected to report to national teams around December 6–8.
- Liverpool coach Arne Slot said Mohamed Salah will join Egypt on December 15, stating he believes FIFA set that as the release deadline.
- National teams that scheduled training camps and friendlies for December 8–9 now face cancellations and added costs as plans are reworked.
- OM sporting director Medhi Benatia says the club intends to keep call‑ups through December 15 for matches on December 9 and 14, with local reporting indicating only Pierre‑Emerick Aubameyang and Nayef Aguerd are likely to be released before then.