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FIFA president Infantino says he has majority backing for biennial World Cup

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December 18, 2021 FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani during the trophy presentation REUTERS

FIFA president Gianni Infantino believes he has majority backing for his biennial World Cup plan, after national football leaders were told the switch would create an extra $4.4 billion in revenues for the world body.

FIFA held a 'global summit' of leaders of national football federations to discuss its proposal to increase the frequency of the World Cup from every four years to two.

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