Australia's decision not to bid for the 2034 World Cup, leaving Saudi Arabia as the only other bidder, means Premier League clubs are facing the prospect of another winter tournament to work around.
While the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada is returning to its more traditional summer slot, fast forwarding to 2034 and a second Winter World Cup is on the horizon.
The Premier League was forced into hitting pause on its season for the most recent World Cup, which took place in Qatar back in November.
With temperatures in Saudi Arabia regularly hitting as high as 43 degrees celsius in summer, a winter slot is the only humane option for a World Cup.