A biennial World Cup will not dilute the “magic” of the tournament, as its frequency has no bearing on its quality and prestige, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Tuesday.
Soccer’s world governing body FIFA is conducting a feasibility study into the practicalities of staging a World Cup every two years, a move that has been met with fierce criticism from various confederations, clubs, players and fan groups.
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