"We are already into the nitty-gritty, we are discussing all the time, we said. It's not just about one World Cup, it's a general reflection. Even to play in some European countries in July it is very, very hot. The best month to play football, which is June, is not used very much in Europe. Maybe there are ways we can optimise the calendar, but we are discussing it and we will see when we come to some conclusions. We just have to keep an open mind."
"We should look into the globalisation of the international match calendar."
Gianni Infantino indicated that FIFA is open to staging more major tournaments, including World Cups and an expanded Club World Cup, in winter to ease summer heat and calendar congestion. A working group is examining the international calendar for the period after 2030, with the 2034 World Cup awarded to Saudi Arabia and likely to be staged in winter. Infantino proposed untethering scheduling from the European summer and optimising months such as June, October and March for global play. Potential friction exists with European bodies and a complaint to the European Commission could challenge FIFA's plans.
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