FIFA RULES GUIDING LIST OF 30 PLAYERS RELEASE

According to FIFA.com, the rules guiding the list of 30 players released by each association is as stated below:

1. Each Association's release list of up to 30 players was received by 11 May 2010 as per Article 26 of the regulations for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa.

2. Mandatory rest period for players on the release list is from 17- 23 May 2010 (except players involved in the UEFA Champions League Final on 22 May.

3. Each Association must send FIFA a final list of no more than 23 players by 24.00 CET on 1 June 2010.

4. Final list is limited to players on the release list submitted on the 11 May 2010

5. Final list of 23 players will be published on FIFA.com at 12.00 CET on 4 June

6. Injured players may be replaced up to 24 hours before a Team's first match.

7. Replacement players are not limited to the release list of up to 30 players.

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