World Cup every two years would generate extra USD $4.4 billion in revenue over four years - FIFA

A biennial World Cup would generate in excess of US $4.4 billion in revenue over a four-year cycle, delegates at FIFA's global summit have been told.

The world football's governing body wants to host a World Cup every two years instead of four, as the international match calendars for women's and men's football are set to expire in 2023 and 2024 respectively.

FIFA says the financial projections are based on two independent feasibility studies, which were presented at an online meeting attended by 207 out of 210 eligible member associations.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino says he remains confident a consensus can be reached over plans for a revised football calendar despite fierce opposition in Europe and South America.

[Source: CNN/BBC]