Morocco, Spain, and Portugal Officially Win Bid to Host 2030 World Cup

The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has officially approved the joint “YallaVamos” bid of Morocco, Spain, and Portugal to host the 2030 World Cup during its extraordinary congress held on Wednesday. The tripartite bid was unanimously voted for to organize the centennial edition of the global tournament.

During the ceremony, which took place via videoconference, FIFA President Gianni Infantino officially awarded the organization of the 2030 World Cup to the Iberian-Moroccan bid, which was the sole candidate for this global event. Infantino expressed his joy, stating, “We confirm the eligibility of the joint bid between Morocco, Spain, and Portugal.”

With a few years to go before the global competition, Morocco has already begun major projects to welcome fans from all corners of the globe. Many of the Kingdom’s stadiums are currently undergoing renovation, while new ones will be built, including the Hassan II Stadium, which is expected to host the final match.

Morocco is set to host six stadiums during the 2030 World Cup: Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Grand Stade Hassan II in Casablanca, Fez Stadium, Grand Stade de Tanger, Grand Stade d’Agadir, and Grand Stade de Marrakech.

To prepare well for this major football event, the Kingdom plans to organize several sporting events, including the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled to begin in December 2025.

It’s worth noting that FIFA has published the final evaluation report for the tripartite bid, which scored 4.2 out of 5, surpassing the minimum requirements. The report also praised the commercial aspects of the bid, indicating strong foundations regarding key revenue sources.

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