FIFA to Confirm Hosts for 2030 and 2034 World Cups
FIFA is set to announce the hosts for the 2030 and 2034 World Cups, with Spain, Portugal, and Morocco expected to co-host the 2030 tournament, and Saudi Arabia anticipated to host the 2034 edition.
FIFA is poised to confirm the hosts for the 2030 and 2034 World Cups during an extraordinary congress on Wednesday. The 2030 tournament is expected to be jointly hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, with additional matches in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay to commemorate the centenary of the inaugural World Cup.
For the 2034 World Cup, Saudi Arabia is anticipated to be confirmed as the host nation, marking the second time the tournament will be held in the Middle East, following Qatar in 2022.
These decisions have attracted criticism. The 2030 World Cup's extensive travel requirements have raised environmental concerns, while Saudi Arabia's human rights record has prompted calls for reforms ahead of the 2034 tournament.
The official announcements are expected to be made during FIFA's virtual congress, finalizing the hosting arrangements for these future World Cup editions.