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Record transfer spending surpasses $9.89B
The international football transfer market recorded a new record during the summer of 2026, with spending on men's player transfer fees exceeding $9.89 billion, the highest-ever level for a mid-year transfer window, according to a report by FIFA. The period from June to September saw over 12,500 transfer deals, with English clubs dominating by spending more than $3.02 billion, although the official figure is lower than the previous record of $4.7 billion set by the English Premier League. The report also revealed that the women's football market set new records, with a 19.2% increase in the number of transfers and spending rising to $28.6 million, with English clubs leading this sector. Moreover, the 2026 World Cup had a significant impact on the transfer market, with transfer fees for participating players exceeding $3.3 billion, involving 267 players from 47 different nationalities.
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