FIFA president Gianni Infantino has left the door open to holding future World Cups and Club World Cups in winter and said that football’s global nature demands flexibility and open-mindedness.

The World Future Energy Summit, hosted by Masdar and part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), will return to Abu Dhabi from January 13–15, 2026 as its largest and most ambitious edition yet.

The draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on December 5 will set the path to glory for the 48 teams competing in North America. An expanded format, up from the 32-team competition that has been staged for ...