Morocco has officially been designated as one of the hosts for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, marking a significant milestone for African football.
Alongside Spain and Portugal, Morocco’s selection as a co-host underscores its growing influence in the global football community. This decision was unanimously approved during an Extraordinary FIFA Congress held on Wednesday, with participation from all 211 Member Associations.
FIFA praised the joint bid, which received an impressive score of 4.2 out of 5, surpassing the minimum hosting requirements. Morocco will become the second African nation to host the World Cup, following South Africa in 2010.
The tournament will also include matches in Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay to commemorate the centenary of the first World Cup.
While the opening matches will occur in South America, Morocco will play a key role in the event, further establishing itself in international football.
This selection highlights Africa’s capacity to host world-class events and contributes to the continent’s football legacy.
The 2030 World Cup will be the first hosted across two continents, reinforcing FIFA’s commitment to cultural unity and the global expansion of football.
Morocco will join Spain and Portugal in welcoming the world to a remarkable celebration of football, diversity, and heritage.
FIFA has named North African state Morocco as one of the hosts for the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal.
— Alie Bittar (@bittar32) December 11, 2024
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