Infantino says those who oppose changing the World Cup are scared

FIFA President Gianni Infantino accused those who oppose changing the frequency of the World Cup to once every two years because they are afraid of change and want to keep it in place while Africa supports the plan on Friday. Higher status in the game.

Infantino publicly opposed the plan to change the current four-year cycle to the European and South American federations, saying in secret that they did not want things to change because they were at the top of the sport.

He delivered a speech at the African Football Federation Conference in Cairo. On Friday, African countries voted unanimously to pass a resolution in support of his plan to change the right to host the World Cup to once every two years.

“Opponents are at the top. When reforms and changes happen, it will happen in all areas of life. Those at the top don’t want to change anything because they are at the top,” Infantino said.

“And they worry that if things change, their leadership may be threatened.

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“We understand this, and we praise and praise them for reaching the top so successfully. This is great, they are a role model for everyone.

“But at the same time, we cannot close the door, we need to keep the door open, we need to give hope and opportunity,” he added.

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Infantino insists on increasing the frequency of holding FIFA flagship events, which will provide more opportunities for countries outside the world’s top events.

“We need to provide more opportunities for world football so that African football can shine on the world stage.”

Infantino said he will continue to solicit comments on his proposal, but did not give a timetable for possible implementation.

UEFA stated that the new schedule will adversely affect the balance between local, domestic, continental and international competitions.

The South American organization CONMEBOL stated that the project “drew back from nearly 100 years of world football tradition”.

The number of finalists for the 2026 World Cup finals will increase from 32 to 48, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States