Spain, Portugal and Morocco to host FIFA World Cup 2030

Spain, Portugal and Morocco will host the 2030 edition of the FIFA Men's World Cup, the football governing body has confirmed.  

In a nod to the centenary of the inaugural world cup in Uruguay in 1930, the first three matches in 2030 will be held in three South American countries: Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay. 

Two stadiums in Catalonia are on the shortlist as potential venues: FC Barcelona's redeveloped Spotify Camp Nou and RCD Espanyol's RCDE Stadium. 

Exact dates are still to be confirmed but it is likely the tournament will begin in mid-June 2030, with the world cup final in mid-July. 

Spain previously hosted the world cup in 1982. RCD Espanyol's former home, the Sarrià Stadium hosted matches between Italy, Argentina and Brazil, while Camp Nou hosted five matches, including a semi-final between Poland and eventual world champions Italy. 

FIFA's decision will be ratified at a congress next year.