where will fifa 2030 be held
FIFA World Cup 2030 will be held mainly in Morocco, Portugal, and Spain , with three centenary opening matches in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay. FIFA confirmed the host nations in December 2024.
Quick Scoop
- Main hosts: Morocco, Portugal, Spain.
- Centenary matches: Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay.
- It will span six countries across three continents.
Where it will be played
The tournament’s core matches are planned across the three main hosts in Europe and Africa, while the opening centenary games honor the 100th anniversary of the first World Cup in South America.
Here’s the host breakdown:
| Role | Countries |
|---|---|
| Main tournament hosts | Morocco, Portugal, Spain |
| Centenary celebration matches | Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay |
Timing
The tournament is scheduled for 8 June to 21 July 2030 , though the final match venue has not yet been fully fixed in the sources I found.
Context
This will be a special edition because it marks the 100th anniversary of the FIFA World Cup, which is why the first matches are being staged in South America before the rest of the tournament moves to the main hosts.