What percentage of surveyed players favour the current World Cup frequency?

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Majority of Surveyed Footballers Prefer Four-Year World Cup Cycle

A significant majority of male professional footballers surveyed favour maintaining the current four-year cycle for the FIFA World Cup. The findings indicate that 75 per cent of over 1,000 players questioned by global union Fifpro expressed a preference for the traditional frequency of the tournament.
Support for Status Quo by Region

Support for retaining the quadrennial World Cup schedule varied across different continents. In Europe and Asia, a strong consensus emerged, with 77 per cent of players favouring the existing four-year gap. The Americas also showed considerable backing for the status quo, with 63 per cent of players surveyed supporting it.
African Players' Views

The sentiment for the current World Cup frequency was less pronounced in Africa. While a substantial portion still favoured the four-year cycle, only 49 per cent of players on the continent expressed this preference. The remaining surveyed players in Africa were divided between supporting a biennial or triennial competition.
Player Preference for Domestic Leagues and World Cup

Beyond the frequency of the World Cup, the survey also highlighted players' priorities regarding competitions. A resounding 81 per cent of respondents identified their domestic league or the World Cup in its current four-year cycle as their preferred tournaments. This underscores the perceived importance of both club and national team competitions within the established structures.

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