The participating teams are looking to reinforce their squads with six players for the competition
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Tuzos, Rayados two Liga MX teams that will participate
The spot of the "Panzas Verdes" was left vacant
Lozano plays for San Diego FC, while Vela is without a team
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Pachuca is reportedly exploring the possibility of signing both Carlos Vela and Hirving Lozano to strengthen their squad ahead of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
Carlos Vela, currently without a team after leaving LAFC, has been linked with a return to Mexican football, and Tuzos see him as an experienced reinforcement for the international tournament.
Hirving 'Chucky' Lozano, who recently joined San Diego FC in the MLS, could be an option through a loan deal, as Pachuca aims to reunite him with the club where he began his professional career.
Pachuca is looking to build a competitive squad to challenge top international clubs. However, negotiations for both players remain in the early stages. Other players who have been linked as potential reinforcements for Pachuca are James Rodríguez and Héctor Herrera:
James Rodríguez, currently playing for Club León, has been mentioned as a possible addition. León was recently expelled from the tournament due to Grupo Pachuca’s ownership of both clubs, raising questions about his availability for Tuzos.
Héctor Herrera, who started his career with Pachuca and now plays for Toluca, has expressed interest in returning to his former club to compete in the international tournament.
AdvertisementGetty Images SportTHE BIGGER PICTURE
The Club World Cup will take place from June 14 to July 13, 2025, in the United States. This will be the first edition under the new 32-team format. Each club will be allowed to sign six players on a temporary basis – players who will remain contracted to their original teams but can participate in the tournament.
Due to this rule, several Liga MX clubs are already rumored to be making moves.
Notable speculation includes:
+ Álvaro Fidalgo potentially joining Rayados de Monterrey
+ James Rodríguez possibly reinforcing Pachuca after León was expelled from the competition.
Qualified teams will have from June 1 to June 10 to announce their signings for the tournament.
GettyDID YOU KNOW?
FIFA has approved squad regulations for the 2025 Club World Cup, allowing each team to submit a final roster of 26 to 35 players, including goalkeepers.
Before the tournament, clubs can make two replacements between June 1 and June 10. The provisional squad can have 26 to 50 players, with at least five goalkeepers included.
Getty Images SportWHAT NEXT FOR PACHUCA?
Tuzos will visit Toluca Saturday for Matchday 13 of the Clausura 2025. Guillermo Almada's team is in seventh place with 21 points, while the Diablos sit in fourth with 24.
