FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised Major League Soccer (MLS) following the league’s announcement of its new match schedule, coming less than a year before the kickoff of the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Infantino described the scheduling reform as “an important and timely milestone” for the development of American soccer.
He highlighted that MLS, across its thirty seasons, has succeeded in establishing a strong foundation that has positioned it as one of the leading leagues in North America.
The FIFA president emphasized that aligning the MLS calendar with the international match schedule will pave the way for “a new era of domestic and global growth” for American club football.
According to Infantino, the upcoming World Cup is expected to mark a “transformational moment” in the sport’s popularity across the continent, sparking unprecedented excitement among fans.
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