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Infantino Opens Door to World Cups in March or October After 2030

He says climate realities require a rethink of the international calendar beyond the June–July tradition.

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Infantino says talks are under way about changing the make-up of the traditional football calendar
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Overview

  • FIFA’s president told the European Football Clubs assembly that post‑2030 scheduling talks are already in the “nitty‑gritty” phase.
  • He argued that uniform global windows point to March or October, citing the Qatar 2022 switch and Saudi Arabia’s 2034 heat as evidence for change.
  • Infantino floated greater use of June for domestic leagues, a shift that would reshape club seasons and intensify existing welfare and legal disputes.
  • He praised the 32‑team Club World Cup in the United States as a commercial success and hinted at further expansion, even as unions and leagues contest the calendar load.
  • He expressed confidence that teams will face no visa issues for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, noting ongoing talks with a White House task force led by President Trump.