2030 FIFA World Cup set for six-country, three-continent hosting with possible expansion to 64 teams
The 2030 FIFA World Cup will be staged across six nations on three continents. Spain, Portugal and Morocco are the main co‑hosts, while Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay will stage opening‑round matches to mark the tournament’s 100‑year anniversary. The competition is scheduled for 8 June to 21 July 2030, with the South American centenary games on 8‑9 June and the main opening ceremony and first matches in Morocco, Portugal and Spain on 13‑14 June.
FIFA currently plans a 48‑team format, but the president of CONMEBOL, Alejandro Domínguez, and FIFA chief Gianni Infantino have both spoken about enlarging the field to 64 teams, a proposal under review by FIFA committees. Parallel to the sporting plans, Morocco is investing roughly US$20 billion (about 190 bn dirhams) in infrastructure and adding 60 000 hotel beds to accommodate an expected 26 million visitors by 2030. The country is also competing with Spain over the location of the tournament final, with proposals for a new Casablanca stadium versus upgrades to Spanish arenas.