The 2030 FIFA World Cup will be staged across six countries, uniting Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay, Spain, Portugal and Morocco in a historic celebration of the tournament’s 100th anniversary.
A century of celebration
Centenary matches are scheduled for 8 and 9 June 2030 in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay, echoing the venues of the first World Cup a hundred years earlier.
The opening fixtures will then move to Morocco, Portugal and Spain on 13 and 14 June 2030, spreading the festivities across three continents.
The final is set for 21 July 2030, after a month of competition that will see 48 teams battle for the trophy, with discussions underway about expanding the format to 64 teams.
While the majority of matches will be hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco, each of the three South American hosts will stage a single opening‑round game to honour the centenary.
Six nations have already secured hosting rights, and the remaining 42 spots will be decided through the usual continental qualifying campaigns.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has described the 48‑team format as a 'huge success', underscoring the tournament’s growing appeal.
The World Cup’s roots trace back to the 1924 and 1928 Olympic football tournaments, which inspired the creation of the standalone championship that debuted in July 1930 with 13 participating teams.
Four years later, the 2034 edition will be held in Saudi Arabia, continuing the sport’s global expansion.