Overview

• Speaking at the EFC assembly in Rome, Gianni Infantino said some tournaments cannot be played in summer heat and urged a fresh look at which months are used, noting June is underutilized in Europe.
• Infantino warned that letting domestic leagues stage games abroad without clear rules is risky for the sport and said FIFA is awaiting Concacaf and AFC rulings on Villarreal–Barcelona in Miami and Milan–Como in Perth after UEFA’s approval.
• EFC president Nasser Al-Khelaifi backed exploring changes but stressed the need to consult coaches and players before decisions are made.
• Player workload concerns are intensifying, with a FIFPRO report citing missed recommended rest periods and some players surpassing 60–70 appearances in a season.
• Any overhaul would face a calendar contracted through 2030, as Infantino also presses Italy to accelerate stadium upgrades ahead of Euro 2032.