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Fifa have confirmed that the centenery 2030 World Cup will happen in six completely different international locations – and three separate continents.
European pair Spain and Portugal and neigbouring African nation Moroccan had been the host nations for the event by president Gianni Infantino on Wednesday.
However the opening three matches can be held in South America to have fun 100 years because the first ever World Cup in 1930.
Right here is all you must know in regards to the centenary World Cup.
Why are six international locations internet hosting the 2030 World Cup?
South America quartet Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay submitted a joint bid to host the 2030 event in early 2023.
Spain and Portugal had already collectively bid in 2021, with Ukraine added because the third host nation the next yr after they had been invaded by Russia.
However resulting from issues over security because of the ongoing struggle, Ukraine was changed by African nation Morocco – with the trio ultimately named as the only real candidates for the bid.
However Fifa have nonetheless opted to characteristic among the event in South America, because of the reality it’s 100 years because the inagural World Cup, which was held in Uruguay when Conmebol was the one governing physique.
A recreation every held in 1930 host nation Uruguay, the house of winners that yr Argentina and Paraguay, the place Conmebol is predicated.
Introducing the hosts for the subsequent two editions of the @FIFAWorldCup! 🏆
Morocco, Portugal and Spain will host in 2030, with centenary celebration matches in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay.
4 years later, Saudi Arabia will host the FIFA World Cup 2034™. pic.twitter.com/WdOEdNEVxH
— FIFA (@FIFAcom) December 11, 2024
What stadiums are getting used?
The official stadium checklist has not but been confirmed however the official bid analysis report contained 20 stadiums, cut up between the three co-hosts.
Spain are set to host probably the most matches after placing ahead 11 stadiums, together with Barcelona’s Camp Nou – which is at the moment being renovated to extend its capability to 105,000 – and Actual Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu.
Portugal will use three stadiums – Estadio Jose Alvalade, Estadio da Luz and Estadio do Dragao – the houses of Sporting CP, Benfica and Porto respectively.
Morocco has put ahead six stadiums, 5 that are already in use and one new one set to be inbuilt Casablanca.
What is going to the format be?
The event would be the second ever to characteristic 48 groups following the enlargement of the event for 2026, having beforehand had 32 since 1992.
Groups can be cut up into 12 teams of 4 groups, with the highest two and eight greatest third-placed groups progressing to an additional last-32 spherical.
A complete of 104 video games can be performed throughout the event.
Fifa says the match schedule can be adjusted to offer groups enjoying within the centenary video games in South America enough time to journey and relaxation.
The event runs between June 8, with the ultimate on July 21, 2030.
Who can qualify for the 2030 World Cup?
Morocco, Portugal and Spain – plus Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay – all qualify robotically for the event as host nations.
The qualification quota is but to be confirmed however that is how the spots had been allotted for the 2026 World Cup, which can also be a 48-team event.
