FIFA announces 2030 World Cup across three continents with six hosts; final venue, team count undecided

Published Jul 22, 02:04 PM UTC

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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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After betting on three countries (United States, Canada, and Mexico) to host the 2026 World Cup, FIFA has doubled down with six nations designated to host the 2030 edition. On December 11, 2024, there was little suspense when the Spain-Portugal ticket, joined by Morocco in a joint bid, won the race.

Key Details

Host nations: Spain, Portugal, and Morocco (primary hosts), with kickoff matches in Uruguay, Paraguay, and Argentina
Continents involved: Three
Number of hosts: Six
Participants: 48 or 64 countries (to be determined)
Final venue: To be determined

Unanswered Questions

The next World Cup will be organized across three continents by the Spain-Portugal-Morocco trio, after a kickoff in Uruguay, Paraguay, and Argentina. However, the number of participants and the location of the final are not yet known.

Image caption: Florentino Perez, the boss of Real Madrid; Gianni Infantino, the head of FIFA; and Fouzi Lekjaa, the president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation. (D. Agyeman/M. Van Steen/Presse Sports)

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Original headline: Trois continents, six organisateurs, 48 ou 64 pays, lieu de la finale à définir : la Coupe du monde 2030 suscite déjà des interrogations

Original language: FR-FR

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