The plan is set. FIFA has officially confirmed that the 2030 World Cup will be a multi-national affair, co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. It is not just a tournament; it is a historical pivot point. The event marks the centennial of the very first World Cup held in Uruguay in 1930.
To honor that legacy, the opening phase of the tournament will take place in South America. Three special centenary matches will be staged across the continent. Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay will each host one of these commemorative fixtures before the main action moves to Europe and Africa. This makes the 2030 edition the first World Cup in history to span multiple continents during the group stages and early knockout rounds.
Meanwhile, the map for the next cycle has also been drawn. Saudi Arabia has been selected as the host for the 2034 FIFA World Cup.
