FIFA president Gianni Infantino has revealed that the football governing body is considering rescheduling future World Cups to take place in March or October, citing the need to play in more suitable weather conditions.

“If we want to play games under the right climate circumstances, then we have to pick March or October. We are in talks about it,” FIFA president Infantino said during a recent press briefing.

The FIFA chief explained that the global football calendar must evolve to reflect modern realities, especially with tournaments being hosted in regions with extreme temperatures during traditional summer months.

While no official dates have been confirmed for the 2034 World Cup, reports suggest it will likely be held as a winter tournament, with growing expectations that the event could actually take place in January 2035.

The adjustment would also help FIFA avoid scheduling conflicts with the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which falls in November and December 2034.

If approved, this would mark the second time in history the World Cup shifts away from its traditional mid-year slot, following the 2022 Qatar World Cup, which was held in November and December.