FIFA to Discuss Israel's Future in World Football Amidst Weather Concerns
Fifa vice-president Victor Montagliani has confirmed that Israel's future in the world market of football will be discussed at the upcoming FIFA Council meeting in Zurich. Meanwhile, concerns about extreme weather conditions have led to talks about rescheduling World Cup games in the world news.
Montagliani, who is also the president of the North American soccer confederation Concacaf, opposes expanding the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams but supports extending the Club World Cup to 48 teams in 2029. He emphasized FIFA's duty to its members and its role as a member organization.
The decision regarding Israel's football association lies with Uefa, as it is a member of the European confederation. However, Montagliani's confirmation that Israel's status will be discussed at the FIFA Council meeting indicates the gravity of the situation.
Concerns about extreme weather conditions have been raised following the Club World Cup in the USA. A number of matches were stopped due to thunder and lightning. Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca and his players found it 'impossible' to play in temperatures exceeding 90 degrees Fahrenheit and high humidity. Fifa is now considering scheduling World Cup games later in the day to avoid such conditions. The July 19 World Cup final in New Jersey is currently scheduled for 3pm, when heat would be most intense. FIFA is ready to redraft the World Cup timetable, potentially leading to games starting at midnight or later in Europe, to ensure player safety and fair scheduling. Montagliani is working with European broadcasters to facilitate this.
The FIFA Council meeting in Zurich will address Israel's future in the world market of football. Meanwhile, Fifa is exploring later kick-off times for the World Cup to mitigate the risk of extreme weather conditions, working closely with broadcasters to ensure player safety and fair scheduling.
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