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Arsene Wenger believes football IS warming to his idea of a World Cup every two years as the former Arsenal boss calls on his critics to offer a better alternative to his ambitious plan

Arsene Wenger claims football is coming around to his idea of a World Cup every two years as the former Arsenal boss challenged his critics to devise a better alternative to his ambitious plan.

Last month Wenger, who is now FIFA's head of global development, unveiled his idea for the famous tournament to be held every two years in a bid to reduce the amount of international fixtures in the calendar and allow longer rest periods for players.

Wenger is keen for his proposals to come into effect in 2028, two years after the 2026 World Cup in North America and Mexico.