2030 and 2034 World Cup hosts confirmed with Morocco, Portugal, Spain, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia set to hold matches
A view of the FIFA World Cup Winner's Trophy with the flags of the hosts of the matches of the FIFA World Cup 2030 Centenary Celebration Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay during a trophy shoot at the Home of FIFA on December 11, 2024 in Zurich Credit: (Photo by Harold Cunningham/FIFA)
FIFA have announced the host nations for the 2030 and 2034 World Cups.
Morocco, Portugal and Spain will be the main hosts for the centenary edition in 2030 – that will also see Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay holding a match each.
Four years later, the football world will go to the gulf with Saudi Arabia the 2034 tournament hosts.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said: “The FIFA World Cup is unique, and it is a unique catalyst as well for positive social change and unity because these tournaments, 2030, the celebration, 2034 – they are tournaments to unite, not to divide.
"They are tournaments, of course, to discuss, to debate and to act. But most importantly, today, today is a day of unity and a day of celebration.
“Seven countries have won their World Cup today. Congratulations to Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay, Morocco, Portugal, Spain and Saudi Arabia. This is your day.”
— extratime.com (@extratime.com) 10 December 2024 at 22:06
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