World Cup kick-offs likely to be after midnight in UK due to heat
Published: 10/1/2025

FIFA potential plan to schedule World Cup matches involving major European nations post-midnight UK time to address heat concerns post Club World Cup. Paris St-Germain’s coach voiced concerns about extreme heat during matches, with players and coaches affected. Victor Montagliani highlighted the importance of kick-off times during the Leaders Conference, with discussions ongoing to find suitable timings for games at the World Cup to ensure player comfort.