Morocco, Portugal and Spain will host the 2030 FIFA World Cup. A special feature: three matches will be played in the South American countries Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the World Cup.

Morocco, Portugal and Spain will host the 2030 FIFA World Cup.

A special feature: three matches will be held in the South American countries of Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the World Cup. The 1930 World Cup in Uruguay was the first staging of the competition.

Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay presented their own trio bid in the summer of 2022 under the motto Juntos 2030 (Together 2030).

Uruguay’s capital Montevideo was chosen as the venue for the opening match of the 2030 World Cup.

Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, said in a statement: “In 2030, we will have a unique global footprint, three continents – Africa, Europe and South America – six countries – Argentina, Morocco, Paraguay, Portugal, Spain and Uruguay – welcoming and uniting the world as we celebrate the beautiful game, the centenary and the FIFA World Cup together.”

Initially, the 2026 World Cup will take place in North and Central America, namely Canada, Mexico and the United States.