Overview
- Gianni Infantino said FIFA is actively discussing shifting future World Cups from the traditional June–July window and urged stakeholders to keep an open mind.
- Multiple outlets, citing The Athletic, report that Saudi Arabia’s 2034 tournament could be moved to January 2035 to avoid Ramadan in November and December 2034.
- Options under consideration include establishing global windows in March or October to mitigate heat risks and enable simultaneous play across regions.
- FIFA’s international match calendar is fixed through 2030, so the 2026 and 2030 editions remain slated for June–July.
- No decision has been announced, and any change would require coordination with confederations and domestic leagues, echoing the disruptions seen with Qatar 2022.