The 2030 World Cup is set to be hosted by six countries spread across three continents. Spain, Portugal, and Morocco are in line to co-host this edition, with Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay hosting the opening matches as part of the tournament’s centenary celebration.
The city of Montevideo in Uruguay, which hosted the first World Cup finals match in 1930, is poised to hold the opening match, followed by games in Argentina and Paraguay.
Afterward, the rest of the 48-team tournament will be spread across North Africa and Europe, following a proposal by UEFA, the Confederation of African Football, and the South American confederation CONMEBOL, which received approval from the FIFA council during a meeting held on Wednesday.
This hosting arrangement is pending formal approval by FIFA’s congress. The selection of Uruguay for the 2030 tournament recognizes their role as the hosts and champions of the inaugural tournament, while Argentina’s inclusion as runners-up and Paraguay’s status as the traditional home of CONMEBOL contribute to the unique hosting plan.
These countries will automatically qualify for the finals and commence the tournament with matches on their home turf.
