World Cup every two years will 'break the development' of emerging teams, Vera Pauw insists

Republic of Ireland head coach Vera Pauw (centre) celebrates with player Leanne Kiernan after the win over Australia. Picture: Niall Carson/PA

Ireland women’s team manager Vera Pauw has echoed the opposition of her England boss Sarina Wiegman to a World Cup staged every two years.

The Dutch nationals are in agreement that Fifa’s proposal to shorten the gap between men's and women's tournaments from four to two years is contrary to player welfare.