World Cup 2026: Good news for the English fans

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·3 October 2025

World Cup 2026: Good news for the English fans

These kick-off times have been scheduled to avoid extreme conditions for the players, just like at the Club World Cup this summer, which drew criticism for matches held in the middle of the afternoon under nearly 40-degree heat in Los Angeles. FIFA vice-president Victor Montagliani acknowledged that “kick-off times are always an issue” and that discussions are ongoing to balance player welfare with global TV broadcasting.