FIFA has officially announced that the 2030 World Cup will span six countries across three continents. This decision was reached on Wednesday during a FIFA Council meeting conducted via video conference from the Home of FIFA.
The co-hosting nations for the 2030 World Cup will be Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. The tournament will kick off with the opening three matches in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay. The significance of these opening matches in South America lies in commemorating the centenary of the World Cup, exactly 100 years since the inaugural tournament held in Montevideo.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino expressed the unifying power of football, stating, “In a divided world, FIFA and football are uniting.” The FIFA Council, representing the global football community, unanimously agreed to honor the centenary of the FIFA World Cup, which had its debut in Uruguay in 1930. The celebration will take place in South America, with Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay each hosting one match. The inaugural match will be held at Montevideo’s iconic Estádio Centenário, where it all began.
“In 2030, we will have a unique global footprint, with three continents – Africa, Europe, and South America – and six countries – Argentina, Morocco, Paraguay, Portugal, Spain, and Uruguay – coming together to celebrate the beautiful game, the centenary, and the FIFA World Cup,” Infantino added.
Additionally, FIFA confirmed that only bids from countries within the Asian Football Confederation and the Oceania Football Confederation will be considered for the 2034 finals. Saudi Arabia is anticipated to submit its bid to host the 2034 tournament for the first time.
Six Nations, Three Continents to Host 2030 FIFA World Cup
