Football's governing body could be heading for another major shake-up as FIFA President Gianni Infantino has suggested that future World Cups might be held in the winter a move that has already sent ripples through the football community. Speaking amid ongoing negotiations to redefine the international match calendar beyond 2030, Infantino said football must become "more open-minded" about when and how the game's biggest tournament is played, Softfootball reports.
Infantino's comments come as FIFA explores ways to optimize global scheduling after the 2022 Qatar World Cup successfully tested the winter format. With the 2034 edition already awarded to Saudi Arabia, another winter tournament appears inevitable given the region's intense summer temperatures. However, analysts believe this might not just be a one-off it could mark a permanent shift in football's global rhythm.
Speaking on Sky Sports news via the official youtube page , chief correspondent Carvey Solhekol offered his interpretation of Infantino's remarks, saying,