"If you want to play at the same time everywhere, then you can play in March or in October -- most likely because in December, you're not playing in one part of the world, and in July, we're not playing in another part of the world."
"We are discussing all the time. It's not just about one World Cup - it's a general reflection -- even to play in some European countries in July is very, very hot, so maybe we have to think. Actually the best month to play football, which is June, actually 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 have an open mind."
""even better, even bigger.""
The international football calendar is fixed until 2030, with planning under way for the post-2030 period. World Cups have traditionally been held in June and July, while Qatar 2022 was moved to November-December to avoid extreme heat. Saudi Arabia’s 2034 finals are expected to require a similar timing adjustment, and climate change is prompting wider reconsideration of when tournaments should be played globally. Options such as March or October windows are being considered to allow simultaneous global play. FIFA is exploring calendar optimisation and has also signalled interest in expanding the Club World Cup to more teams.
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