FIFA highlighted Morocco, Spain, and Portugal’s joint bid to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup for its exceptional quality, surpassing the minimum organizational requirements, according to FIFA’s technical evaluation report released on Friday.
FIFA commended the bid’s comprehensive approach, noting its ability to meet the eligibility criteria of the FIFA Council and Congress. The report cited the high-quality venues, detailed modernization plans, and a strong commitment to legacy development as key factors in its rating of the 2030 joint bid.
FIFA rated the Morocco-Spain-Portugal bid 4.2 out of 5, surpassing the 3.6 scored by the centennial celebration bid from Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The centennial event is scheduled for June 8-9, 2030, while the Morocco-Spain-Portugal tournament will run from June 13 to July 21, 2030.
The bid proposes 20 stadiums in 17 host cities: six in Morocco, three in Portugal, and 11 in Spain. This exceeds FIFA’s requirement of 14 stadiums and provides flexibility in the selection of iconic and diverse venues. Morocco’s Grand Stade Hassan II in Casablanca, one of the proposed venues, is designed to be the world’s largest football stadium and construction is already underway.
The report highlights the combination of existing, world-class facilities and planned modernizations. Iconic venues such as the Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid and Camp Nou in Barcelona are proposed for key matches, including the opening and final. Morocco, a key player in the bid, plans to use five of its six stadiums for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, demonstrating their readiness.
While the construction timeline of six years poses challenges, FIFA notes that many projects are already in progress, particularly in Morocco. The bid’s detailed plans and the strong commitment of all three nations reflect high confidence in its execution.
FIFA will review the evaluation reports for the 2030 and 2034 World Cup bids during an extraordinary Congress on December 11.
As the world awaits the final decision, the Morocco-Spain-Portugal bid stands out as a promising and unified vision for the future of the World Cup.