2030 FIFA World Cup to be hosted across six countries on three continents

FIFA announced that the 2030 World Cup will be staged across six nations on three continents, marking the tournament’s 100‑year anniversary. The centennial edition will be co‑hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco in Europe and Africa, alongside Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay in South America, creating the first multi‑continental World Cup in the competition’s history. The decision follows a joint bid that secured approval from the FIFA Council earlier this year, with matches scheduled to run from June to July 2030.

Organizers expect the expanded format to involve more than 80 matches and to draw unprecedented global attention, leveraging the diverse venues to showcase football’s universal appeal. Infrastructure upgrades and collaborative security arrangements are already underway in the host nations, while FIFA has outlined a legacy program aimed at developing grassroots football across the participating regions. The tournament will culminate with the final in Montevideo, Uruguay, the site of the inaugural 1930 World Cup, underscoring the historic significance of the centenary celebration.