Six countries in three continents to host 2030 World Cup

FIFA has officially announced that the 2030 World Cup will be held in six different countries among 3 continents.

Spain, Portugal and Morocco have been named as co-hosts next Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay, where the opening 3 games will take place.

The year will mark the 100th anniversary of the first World Cup, held in Montevideo back in 1930 and the opening matches will be held there as a sign of recognition.

🏆🌎 Morocco, Spain and Portugal are set to host the 2030 World Cup.

Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay to play their first games at home to celebrate 100 years since the first edition.

It’s gonna be World Cup in three continents for the first time ever. pic.twitter.com/7TfnoRDcUw

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“In a divided world, FIFA and football are uniting,” said the FFA president Gianni Infantino.

“The FIFA Council, representing the entire world of football, unanimously agreed to celebrate the centenary of the FIFA World Cup, whose first edition was played in Uruguay in 1930, in the most appropriate way.”

“In 2030, we will have a unique global footprint, three continents – Africa, Europe and South America – six countries – Argentina, Morocco, Paraguay, Portugal, Spain and Uruguay – welcoming and uniting the world while celebrating together the beautiful game, the centenary and the FIFA World Cup.”