CAF president Patrice Motsepe extended his congratulations to Morocco following its official designation as a co-host for the 2030 FIFA Men’s World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal on Wednesday.
The trio of nations will collaborate on a six-nation initiative, with Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay each hosting one of the 104 matches. This South American partnership commemorates the centenary of Uruguay’s hosting of the inaugural World Cup in 1930.
This will mark the second occasion that the World Cup is held in an African nation, following South Africa’s hosting in 2010.
On the same day, FIFA confirmed Saudi Arabia as the host for the 2034 World Cup, a significant achievement for the affluent nation, reflecting its extensive investment in global sports under the leadership of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino described the announcement as a “historic day,” as the hosts for the 2030 and 2034 FIFA World Cups were revealed in Zurich, Switzerland.
During an Extraordinary FIFA Congress, all 211 FIFA Member Associations participated virtually, resulting in the selection of Morocco, Portugal, and Spain as hosts for the 2030 World Cup. Additionally, three centenary celebration matches will take place in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay, with Saudi Arabia chosen to host the 2034 tournament.
The unanimous selection of the hosts for the 2030 and 2034 FIFA World Cup™ concludes a comprehensive bidding process that began in October 2023, following a proposal from the FIFA Council that received support from all confederations, aimed at ensuring balance and rotation among confederations in the tournament hosting cycle.
