"Fifa are likely to schedule World Cup matches involving major European nations after midnight UK time next year in an effort to combat heat issues that affected the recent Club World Cup. It had been anticipated World Cup kick-off times would mirror those at the Club World Cup, when the earliest games started at 17:00 BST, followed by 20:00, 23:00 and 02:00."
"Numerous coaches and players were affected by the heat and humidity, with Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez complaining of dizziness while playing. Asked during his speech at the Leaders Conference in Twickenham for the major lessons learned from the Club World Cup, Victor Montagliani, who as president of the North and Central American Confederation Concacaf is in charge of the event, replied: "Kick-off times.""
FIFA is likely to schedule World Cup matches involving major European nations after midnight UK time next year to reduce heat problems experienced at the Club World Cup. Club World Cup kick-offs ranged from 17:00 BST to 02:00, creating conflicts for US viewers and exposing teams to midday heat in some local venues. Paris St-Germain faced near-40°C conditions in a 12:00 Los Angeles kick-off, and players, including Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez, reported dizziness. With a 48-team World Cup producing many days with four staggered matches, early kick-offs at midday local time are expected frequently. Only five of 16 host stadiums have roofs, making shade availability limited. Concacaf officials are discussing optimal kick-off times with broadcasters and stakeholders.
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