The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) Council unanimously endorsed the joint bid by Morocco, Portugal, and Spain as the sole candidacy for the FIFA World Cup 2030, awarding the bid a score of 4.2 out of 5 after an extensive assessment, FIFA announced on Friday.
The three nations will host the tournament and qualify automatically, pending final approval by the FIFA Congress in 2024.
Morocco is accelerating preparations for the 2030 World Cup, prioritizing the construction of football fields and essential infrastructure to ensure a high-quality experience for football fans.
The kingdom is about to make history with the Grand Stade Hassan II, which will become the world’s largest football stadium when it is completed for the 2030 World Cup. The 115,000-capacity stadium is a vast white stadium inspired by the design of a Maghrebi communal tent, known as a “Moussem.”
Morocco is strengthening its collaboration and communication strategy with Portugal and Spain to ensure security and public order during the 2030 World Cup.
To celebrate the centenary of the inaugural FIFA World Cup in 1930, FIFA approved a special celebration in Montevideo, Uruguay, the venue for the first tournament. Three matches are also planned in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay, pending successful bids and Congress approval.