Ramadan, Hajj, the Winter Olympics and rising global temperatures are boxing FIFA into an unprecedented scheduling dilemma.
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Will the 2034 cup be in 2035?
Ramadan, Hajj, the Winter Olympics and rising global temperatures are boxing FIFA into an unprecedented scheduling dilemma.
Published July 20, 2026, 3:32 AM
Updated July 20, 2026, 3:59 AM997Related Stories

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