Infantino opens the door to a biennial European Championship
Gianni Infantino continues to press ahead with the idea of a biennial World Cup. The Italian football official recently commented on the status of the European Championship under the idea, stating that the tournament could also be held on a biennial basis.
FIFA touts pair of feasibility studies on biennial World Cup
FIFA has touted the findings of two economic feasibility studies on the idea of a biennial World Cup, claiming that international football stands to improve its economic situation under the move. Further reforms aimed at improving the international match calendar have also been expounded upon by members of the international football community.
ASOIF calls for broader consultation on biennial FIFA World Cup
The organization representing the interests of all summer Olympic sports has called for increased consultation and engagement from FIFA, with the greater international sports community on the football organization’s plan to stage the World Cup biennially.
FIFA survey finds that a majority of football fans are open to the World Cup being held more frequently
But the study also found that maintaining the status quo of every four years was the most popular single choice among respondents.
2016 Women's Softball World Championship Preview
The biennial Women's Softball World Championship will bring together a record 31 national teams from all five regions to Surrey, Canada from 15-24 July.