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The 2030 FIFA World Cup will likely be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. Nevertheless, the match will begin in South America, marking the centenary of the primary World Cup. This distinctive association will see matches performed throughout totally different seasons and hemispheres throughout the similar competitors.
A joint bid from Spain, Portugal, and Morocco was confirmed as the only candidate for the 2030 World Cup in October 2023. This adopted an preliminary twin bid from Spain and Portugal in 2021, with Ukraine becoming a member of in 2022. Nevertheless, Ukraine’s participation was later changed by Morocco as a result of ongoing conflict and governance considerations throughout the Ukrainian Soccer Affiliation.
A earlier joint South American bid from Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguaywas unsuccessful. Spain beforehand hosted the World Cup in 1982, whereas Portugal and Morocco have by no means hosted.
Stadiums and internet hosting places
Whereas particular stadium assignments haven’t been confirmed, the official bid analysis report listed 20 stadiums throughout the three host nations. Spain is predicted to host essentially the most matches, using 11 stadiums, together with the Nou Camp (Barcelona) and the Santiago Bernabéu (Actual Madrid). Portugal will use three stadiums (Estádio José Alvalade, Estádio da Luz, and Estádio do Dragão), and Morocco has proposed six venues, together with a brand new stadium in Casablanca.
This marks the primary time the World Cup will likely be performed in North Africa. The ultimate will likely be performed at both the Bernabéu, the Nou Camp, or Morocco’s Grand Stade Hassan II (at the moment below development).
The opening three matches will likely be held in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay to commemorate the 1930 World Cup’s centenary. Uruguay hosted and gained the inaugural match, with Argentina because the runner-up. Paraguay is the house of CONMEBOL, the oldest continental soccer federation.
Qualification and match format
The host nations (Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay) robotically qualify. Different qualifying spots will likely be allotted among the many continental confederations (particulars to be finalized).
The 48-team match will observe the 2026 format: 12 teams of 4, with the highest two groups and eight finest third-placed groups advancing to a 32-team knockout stage. The match, working from June eighth to July twenty first, 2030, will characteristic 104 matches.
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