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Saudi Arabia Proposes Holding Men's, Women's World Cup Every 2 Years

The Saudi Arabian Football Federation has tabled a proposal to make the men's and women's World Cups biennial tournaments, according to the Associated Press' Graham Dunbar.

Dunbar noted the concept isn't a new one, with former FIFA President Sepp Blatter bringing it up in 1999. The topic will be discussed further at FIFA's annual meeting Friday.

The next men's World Cup is scheduled to begin in November 2022 in Qatar, which the tournament moved to the fall and winter seasons due to the traditionally high summer temperatures in Qatar.

The women will take center stage in the summer of 2023, with Australia and New Zealand sharing host duties.