US EditionFIFA president Infantino calls for 'open mind' on World Cup scheduling
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino calls for an 'open mind' regarding World Cup scheduling due to climate and calendar challenges.
- The World Cup is traditionally held in June-July, but the 2022 edition in Qatar was held in November-December to avoid extreme heat.
- Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup, becoming the second country in the Middle East to do so.
- Infantino emphasized the need for flexibility in scheduling, noting that extreme heat risks at venues could affect upcoming tournaments.
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"It seems pretty obvious to the World Cup, but you can't play in some places in summer, so we might have to change the calendar." With these words at the European Football Clubs Assembly, FIFA President Gianni Infantino gave light to what can be a big change in the future. For now it's just an idea, but the World Cup could change dates in years to come, always starting in 2030. It wouldn't be the first time that happens, since the Qatar World Cu…
The FIFA president suggested a change in the future calendar for World Cups to move from mid-year to end, as was the case in 2022.
Fifa World Cup could be moved to winter as Gianni Infantino keeps an 'open mind'
Fifa President Gianni Infantino has insisted fans keep an "open mind" about future winter World Cups, even suggesting to move Premier League fixtures to accommodate the move in a public speech
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(Reuters) -FIFA president Gianni Infantino wants football to keep an "open mind" about when World Cups are played as the global soccer body grapples with climate and calendar challenges for the tournament.
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The Straits TimesFIFA president Infantino calls for 'open mind' on World Cup scheduling
FIFA president Gianni Infantino wants football to keep an "open mind" about when World Cups are played as the global soccer body grapples with climate and calendar challenges for the tournament.The World Cup is usually held in June-July when most leagues in the northern hemisphere have their off-seasons, but
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said that there should be openness to hosting winter World Cups.
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