FIFA, the global governing body for soccer, has officially announced its plan to host the 2030 World Cup, spanning six countries across three different continents.
In a statement released on Wednesday via its website, FIFA revealed that Spain, Portugal, and Morocco will jointly host this historic tournament, with the initial three matches scheduled to take place in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay.
This upcoming World Cup will mark a significant milestone as it will feature 48 teams and will be the first ever to be held on multiple continents.
Furthermore, all host nations will receive automatic qualification for the event.
In commemoration of a century of global soccer, FIFA aims to kick off the tournament at Uruguay’s Estádio Centenário, the same venue where the inaugural 1930 World Cup was held, and which saw Uruguay emerge victorious with a 4-2 victory over Argentina.
In their official statement, FIFA expressed, “In 2030, the FIFA World Cup will bring together six countries across three continents, inviting the entire world to partake in celebrating the beautiful game, the centenary of the World Cup, and the sport itself.”
“The FIFA Council has unanimously endorsed the exclusive candidacy of Morocco, Portugal, and Spain to host the 2030 event, with their automatic qualification contingent upon the successful completion of FIFA’s bidding process and the decision of the FIFA Congress in 2024.”
Additionally, recognizing the historical significance of the first-ever FIFA World Cup, the FIFA Council has also unanimously decided to organize a special centenary celebration ceremony in Montevideo, Uruguay’s capital, where the inaugural World Cup unfolded in 1930.
Additionally, three World Cup matches are planned for Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay.
It’s noteworthy that the 2026 World Cup is set to be hosted in three North American countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States of America.
