FIFA is set to confirm the host countries for the 2030 and 2034 World Cups during an extraordinary virtual meeting on Wednesday, where member associations will vote on the two sole bids.
The 2030 World Cup is expected to be awarded to a joint bid by Morocco, Spain, and Portugal, while Saudi Arabia is poised to host the 2034 edition. FIFA’s Council had unanimously endorsed both bids in October, with Morocco’s bid celebrating the tournament’s 100th anniversary.
If approved, the 2030 tournament will mark a historic milestone for Morocco, which has pursued hosting rights for the World Cup for 40 years. It would become the second African and Arab nation to host the event, following South Africa in 2010 and Qatar in 2022.
The Moroccan royal palace underscored the importance of this achievement with an official announcement on Oct. 4, 2023, ahead of FIFA’s executive meeting. The decision signifies a new era of collaboration between the three nations, which aim to highlight shared cultural and historical ties between Africa and Europe.
Organizers for the Morocco-Spain-Portugal bid have emphasized the unifying potential of the tournament, using the slogan “Vamos Together” to underscore their commitment to bridging continents and promoting global unity through football.
FIFA’s meeting will also include plans for the centenary celebration of the World Cup, which will see Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay host select matches in honor of the inaugural tournament held in Montevideo in 1930.
The final announcement is scheduled to take place following Wednesday’s vote.
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