FIFA has confirmed that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 men’s World Cup, while the 2030 tournament will be jointly held by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, with special matches in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay. The announcement, made by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, was part of a virtual extraordinary Congress. The 2030 World Cup will be the first to span three continents and six countries, with Uruguay marking the centenary of the tournament’s debut in 1930. Saudi Arabia will follow Qatar as the second Middle Eastern nation to host the World Cup, four years after the 2022 event.FIFA has officially confirmed that the 2030 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, with special matches held in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay to celebrate the tournament’s centenary. The decision was made during a virtual extraordinary Congress, with FIFA President Gianni Infantino announcing the successful bid. This will be the first time the World Cup is held across three continents and six countries, with Uruguay, the site of the first World Cup in 1930, marking a historic return to the competition’s birthplace.
The 2030 World Cup will feature matches in Morocco, Spain, and Portugal, the latter two countries sharing their World Cup hosting experience with first-time hosts like Morocco. The inclusion of Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay for celebratory games highlights the significance of the 100th anniversary of the tournament.
In addition, the 2034 World Cup has been awarded to Saudi Arabia, marking the Middle Eastern country as the second in the region, after Qatar in 2022, to host the prestigious event. Saudi Arabia’s bid received support from the Asian Football Confederation, ensuring its victory. The 2034 tournament will be the first World Cup held in the region since Qatar’s successful hosting.
FIFA’s decision to expand the World Cup’s geographic reach is part of its ongoing effort to bring football to more countries and enhance global participation, while maintaining the quality of the tournament. The 2030 World Cup’s innovative format is expected to bring an exciting new chapter to the history of the competition.
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