Overview

• Montagliani said UEFA must decide on Israel’s participation, with British media reporting a planned emergency vote has been paused.
• Kickoff times are under review to mitigate extreme summer conditions, with some matches could air after midnight in the UK and the full schedule coming after the 5 December draw.
• FIFA will study expanding the Club World Cup from 2029 and may revisit qualification caps, while players’ union FIFPRO continues to warn about workload and short off-seasons.
• FIFA’s vice-president reiterated opposition to a 64‑team World Cup in 2030, a proposal lacking support from UEFA and Asia and absent from this week’s Council agenda.
• Officials brushed off President Trump’s suggestion of relocating games, citing FIFA’s jurisdiction, binding host-city agreements and strong 2026 premium hospitality demand.