Biennial World Cup

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni supports biennial World Cup proposal

FIFA is pushing a plan to stage its showcase tournament every two years instead of every four years, but the proposal has been widely criticised by football officials in both Europe and South America.

Oliver Bierhoff becomes latest German football figure to oppose biennial World Cup proposal

"Playing a World Cup every two years? I haven't found anyone yet who has said that's a nice idea," said German FA director Oliver Bierhoff.

Football players' union deplores 'lack of vision' with biennial World Cup

Speaking by videoconference on the sidelines of the presentation Tuesday of a report on the playing demands of professional players, Jonas Baer-Hoffmann called for a "reasonable and effective reform" to lighten the burden on footballers and reduce the chance of injury.

FIFA seeks support for biennial World Cup plan despite opposition from Europe, South America

In recent weeks FIFA has been actively pushing the idea of a biennial World Cup, rather than staging the competition every four years.

UEFA claims FIFA snubbed its request for talks about biennial World Cup plan

UEFA complained on Wednesday that Gianni Infantino's world body has yet to respond to its request for talks to discuss the concerns of European nations.