World Cup 2030 to be hosted across three continents

After the FIFA Council meeting held in Zurich, Switzerland, FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced that the World Cup 2030 will be hosted across three continents: South America, Africa, and Europe. This groundbreaking decision will see a total of six countries sharing

The plan for World Cup 2030 includes the first three opening matches taking place in South America. The inaugural match will be held in Montevideo, Uruguay's capital city, followed by Argentina hosting a match in Buenos Aires, and the third game will be played in Asuncion, Paraguay.

Following the matches in South America, six teams will cross the Atlantic Ocean to participate in the remaining matches, which will be shared among three

Since the expansion of the tournament from 32 to 48 teams starting from the 2026 World Cup, World Cup 2030 will feature a total of 101 matches, with games scheduled to take place in Europe and North Africa. The anticipated final match is set to be held at the home stadium of Real Madrid, the Bernabeu.

World Cup 2030 signifies Morocco's first hosting opportunity, following several unsuccessful bids in 1994, 1998, 2006, 2010, and 2026. Additionally, this event marks the first time a North African nation will host World Cup matches. Initially, Morocco had

Portugal, too, is hosting the World Cup for the first time, after failed attempts in 2018 and 2022. Meanwhile, Spain has previous experience hosting the World Cup, having done so in 1982 when Italy emerged as the champion.

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the responsibility of hosting this prestigious event

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co-hosting nations

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expressed interest

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