Saudi Arabia has officially been named the host of the 2034 FIFA Men’s World Cup, while the 2030 edition will take place across Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, with special celebratory matches in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay, FIFA announced on Wednesday.
The decision followed a virtual extraordinary Congress chaired by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, where both tournaments’ single bids were unanimously approved.
Historic 2030 World Cup
The 2030 World Cup will be a landmark event, spanning six nations across three continents for the first time in history. Infantino highlighted its significance: “What better way to celebrate the 100th anniversary in 2030 than with a World Cup held in six countries, on three continents, featuring 48 teams and 104 unforgettable matches. It will be a global celebration.”
Uruguay, the host of the inaugural World Cup in 1930, will commemorate the centenary with a celebratory match, joined by Argentina and Paraguay. Spain, which previously hosted the World Cup, will team up with first-time hosts Portugal and Morocco for the main tournament.
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Saudi Arabia to Host 2034
Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup, making it the second Middle Eastern nation to organize the event, following Qatar in 2022. In 2023, FIFA announced that the 2034 edition would be reserved for the Asia or Oceania regions, with Saudi Arabia’s bid gaining strong backing from the Asian Football Confederation.
Australia and Indonesia had briefly explored a joint bid but eventually withdrew, leaving Saudi Arabia as the sole contender.
These decisions mark significant milestones in FIFA’s efforts to bring the World Cup to diverse regions, emphasizing global inclusivity and historic celebrations.
