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Javier Mascherano favours biennial World Cup after talks with Arsene Wenger

Javier Mascherano is backing the idea of holding the World Cup every two years.

The former Liverpool and West Ham star has joined Arsenal legend Arsene Wenger in calling for the current format of a four-year period in between World Cups to be slashed.

FIFA believe there is demand to stage a World Cup every two years with president Gianni Infantino adamant the majority of national associations are in favour the idea.

Arsene Wenger has backed a World Cup to be held every two years
Javier Mascherano has agreed with the proposal

And Mascherano has now thrown his weight behind the idea.