The beautiful game has gone through significant changes over the last few years, and the pandemic has brought even more modifications. However, it seems like FIFA wants to take a step further by making a controversial decision.
The soccer governing body looks interested in reducing the interval between World Cups from four to two years, an idea that has drawn plenty of criticism in world soccer. And it seems like it will continue to face resistance.
Gianni Infantino may be keen on putting this idea into effect from 2026 onwards, as a leaked document proved, but he might have a tough job in trying to convince every confederation. If not, just look at Conmebol's statement about this.
Conmebol against FIFA's plan of World Cups every two years
Some changes are welcomed by the soccer world, as long as they don't threat the soul of the game. So, it shouldn't come as a surprise that reducing the four-year wait for a World Cup faces heavy opposition.
Conmebol, for instance, has expressed its firm rejection to this idea. After its board held a meeting in the confederation's headquarters in Paraguay, Conmebol released a statement on its website expressing its national teams won't participate in World Cups held every two years as it doesn't see any reasons, benefits, nor justification for this modification.
Besides, the statement also read that this project turns its back on a nearly 100-year world soccer tradition, ignoring the history of such an important event. Conmebol supports the current World Cup system as it considers it to be successful, based on sporting excellence, rewarding the effort and talent.
