The FIFA Council unanimously agreed that the sole bid for the 2030 FIFA World Cup will be the joint bid of Morocco, Portugal and Spain, which will host the 2030 event and will automatically qualify under the existing allocation of places subject to the completion of a successful bid process which is implemented by FIFA and the decision of the FIFA Congress in 2024.

Furthermore, taking into account the historical context of the first FIFA World Cup, the FIFA Council unanimously agreed to organize a unique ceremony to celebrate the centenary in the capital of Uruguay, Montevideo, where the first FIFA World Cup was held. FIFA 1930, as well as the three World Cup matches in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay, is also subject to the completion of a successful bidding process by FIFA and the decision of the FIFA Congress in 2024.

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Who will host the 2030 FIFA World Cup?

The FIFA Council approved the joint bid of Morocco, Portugal and Spain in a single bid process. Therefore, subject to a successful bidding process by the FIFA administration, its evaluation report to the FIFA Council and the decision of the FIFA Congress, Morocco, Portugal and Spain will host the 101-game tournament. The proposal was developed in consultation and with the support of the confederations CAF, Conmebol and UEFA.

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Why will Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay host three games?

2030 is a symbolic milestone for FIFA, as it marks 100 years since the first World Cup in football, which was played in South America in three stadiums. After extensive consultation with all confederations, the FIFA Council approved a unique celebration of the centenary of the FIFA World Cup in South America, specifically in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay. Therefore, subject to a successful tender process by the FIFA administration, its assessment report to the FIFA Council (to assess whether the minimum accommodation requirements are met) and the decision of the FIFA Congress, the three matches of the 2030 FIFA World Cup. be played. He played in Uruguay, Paraguay and Argentina.

How and why were these countries chosen?

The candidacy of Morocco, Portugal and Spain for the 2030 FIFA World Cup was proposed by CAF and UEFA. Likewise, the candidacy of Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay for the centenary celebration was proposed by CONMEBOL. All three confederations together supported the general proposal of these candidacies. In view of the latter, subject to the successful bidding process described above and the approval of the FIFA Congress, the 100th match will be played in Montevideo, Uruguay, along with a centenary celebration and ceremony, in recognition of Uruguay’s role as host and winner of the 1930 edition. will be played in Argentina in recognition of Argentina’s role as finalists and runners-up in the 1930 edition. The match will be played in Paraguay in recognition of Paraguay’s role as host of CONMEBOL, the first and only confederation in existence at the time of the 1930 edition.

Who made this decision?

The FIFA Council is the main decision-making body of FIFA. It consists of members including FIFA President Gianni Infantino, elected by the FIFA Congress, and eight FIFA Vice Presidents: Sheikh Salman (AFC), Senior Vice President; Alejandro Dominguez (CONMEBOL); Victor Montagliani (Concacaf); Aleksandar Ceferin (UEFA); Lambert Maltock (OFC); Patrice Motsepe (CAF); Sandor Csanyi (UEFA) and Debbie Hewitt (UEFA), appointed through confederations. There are another 28 members who are elected by the member associations through the congresses of their confederations, each for a term of four years. All the details are listed here. This decision was unanimous.

Who qualifies for the 2030 FIFA World Cup?

Subject to the successful bidding process described above and the approval of the FIFA Congress, Morocco, Portugal and Spain, as hosts of the tournament, and Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay, as hosts of the centenary celebrations, will automatically qualify from the quota place allocation of their countries.

How will the 2030 FIFA World Cup match schedule adapt to the additional travel that will include six countries?

The 2030 FIFA World Cup match schedule will be uniquely adjusted to provide additional and adequate days between matches for teams involved in the Centenary Celebration Games for travel, rest, adaptation and preparation. The planned schedule will provide approximately 11 to 12 days of travel and rest before the second leg for the six teams playing in South America, with approximately five to six days of travel and rest for the six remaining group opponents and all other participating teams. The three matches played in South America will be shown a few days before the official opening of the FIFA World Cup, which will be played in Morocco, Portugal and Spain. The following summary illustrates the relevant dates to achieve this.

Saturday-Sunday, June 8 and 9, 2030: Ceremony to celebrate the centenary and the first match of Uruguay in Montevideo, Argentina at home and Paraguay at home

Thursday and Friday, June 13 and 14, 2030: opening ceremony and opening match(s) of the 2030 FIFA World Cup

Saturday-Sunday, June 15 and 16, 2030: The first matches of the other national teams in the groups of Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay

Friday-Saturday, June 21 and 22, 2030: Other matches of all national teams in the groups of Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay

Sunday, July 21, 2030: 2030 FIFA World Cup Final

Any necessary adjustments to the match schedule will be made within the existing International Match Calendar and the overall announcement period will remain unchanged compared to FIFA World Cup 2026. Consequently, no additional days will be required to maintain the status quo. no additional fees for participating national teams, players or clubs. In addition, the same exceptions to the general overall release period for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will also apply to those players competing in the finals of the confederation’s club competitions.

As for the increased number of fan trips, of course the FIFA World Cup is nothing without fans. The FIFA World Cup is a global event and the three matches in South America will also offer fans in the region the opportunity to attend matches in the tournament, with half of the teams playing at home, where they would not otherwise travel to Europe and/or Africa.

How is it sustainable to organize the World Cup in six countries?

Subject to the successful bidding process described above and the approval of the FIFA Congress, Morocco, Portugal and Spain will host the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Therefore, for 101 matches, the tournament will be played in an area close to neighboring countries. geographical proximity and with extensive and well-developed infrastructure and transport connections. Three matches will be held in South America, also in geographically close neighboring countries to commemorate the centenary of the tournament, in a unique celebration. FIFA will take all necessary measures to mitigate the impact of the FIFA World Cup on the environment. From a sustainability point of view, it is also worth mentioning that one offer significantly reduces travel related to inspection visits and other meetings.

When were the hosts of the 2030 FIFA World Cup officially confirmed?

The FIFA Congress, made up of 211 member associations, is expected to make a decision in the fourth quarter of 2024. (D)