2030 World Cup to Span Three Continents with Six Hosts, Final Venue and Participant Count Still Undecided

FIFA has designated six nations to host the 2030 World Cup, expanding on the three-country model for 2026. The main hosts will be Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, with opening matches scheduled in Uruguay, Paraguay, and Argentina to commemorate the tournament's centenary. This marks the first World Cup to be held across three continents. However, key details remain unresolved, including the total number of participating teams (48 or 64) and the location of the final match. The decision was announced on December 11, 2024, with the Spain-Portugal-Morocco joint bid winning the hosting rights. The article highlights ongoing questions about the tournament's structure and logistics.

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