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 additional matches in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay.
The announcement was made by FIFA President Gianni Infantino after a virtual extraordinary Congress, where both the 2030 and 2034 bids were accepted unanimously.
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Infantino highlighted that the expanded tournament for 2030 would bring football to more countries without compromising the quality of the competition.
The 2030 World Cup will span three continents and six nations, with Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay hosting special centenary matches.
Uruguay hosted the first World Cup in 1930, and Argentina and Spain have previously organized the event. Portugal, Paraguay, and Morocco will be hosting for the first time.
Saudi Arabia will be the second Middle Eastern country to host the tournament, following Qatar’s 2022 World Cup. The 2034 World Cup was initially set for the Asia or Oceania region, with strong backing from the Asian Football Confederation for the Saudi bid.
