On Wednesday, October 4, FIFA confirmed that the 2030 World Cup will have Spain, Portugal, and Morocco as the shared host countries, bringing together two continents for this major football event. To top it off, an agreement was reached for Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay to be the hosts for the opening matches.
The inaugural match of the 2030 World Cup will be held at the Centenario Stadium in Montevideo, Uruguay, in order to celebrate the Centenary of the FIFA World Cup.
Where will the 2030 World Cup be played?
FIFA has confirmed that the 2030 World Cup will be played in the countries of Spain, Morocco, and Portugal. There will only be exceptions for the opening matches, which will be moved to South America in Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay.
2030 World Cup venues
- Spain: Balaídos, El Molinón, Riazor, San Mamés, Anoeta, La Romareda, Camp Nou, Cornellà-El Prat, Santiago Bernabéu, Metropolitano, Nuevo Mestalla, Nueva Condomina, La Cartuja, La Rosaleda, and Gran Canaria.
- Portugal: Alvalade, Da Luz, and Do Dragao.
- Morocco: Rabat, Casablanca, Tangier, Agadir, Marrakech, and Fez.
- Argentina: Estadio Más Monumental.
- Uruguay: Estadio Centenario.
- Paraguay: Estadio Defensores del Chaco.
Which countries are qualified for the 2030 World Cup?
FIFA has announced that only Spain, Portugal, and Morocco are the countries that will automatically qualify for the 2030 World Cup. In the case of Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay, they will only be considered as hosts for the opening matches. The three South American teams will participate in the CONMEBOL Qualifiers.
How many spots will be available for the 2030 World Cup?
The official number of spots for the 2030 World Cup has not yet been revealed. So far, only the venues and hosts have been confirmed.
When does the 2030 World Cup start?
Taking into account that the 2026 World Cup starts on July 19 of the mentioned year, it is estimated that the 2030 edition will begin on July 14 or 21.
Where will the final of the 2030 World Cup be played?
Spanish media reports that the final of the 2030 World Cup will be played at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, home of Real Madrid.