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Wenger to meet with national coaches over plans to hold World Cup every two years

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3/1/17 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger before the match Action Images via Reuters

FIFA has invited the coaches of all 211 men's national teams to a meeting about their plans for a biennial World Cup and new international match calendar, the organisation said on Monday.

Video conferences for the coaches will be held on Tuesday and Thursday and will be led by former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, FIFA's head of Global Football Development.

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