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FIFA targets 2030 World Cup host vote in 2024

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The 2030 World Cup hosts are due to be picked in September 2024, FIFA said on Tuesday, also confirming that the three 2026 World Cup hosts — the United States, Canada and Mexico — all had their expected automatic entries confirmed in the 48-team finals tournament.

FIFA's ruling council confirmed a timetable for 2030 bidding and a vote to be held in the third quarter of next year by around 200 member federations. — Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) FIFA has long targeted a decision in 2024 for the tournament that is currently scheduled to have 48 teams.

A separate election meeting will be held earlier in 2024 to pick a host for the 2027 Women's World Cup, football's governing body said.

The 2026 World Cup will be the first edition expanded from the 32-team tournament that was introduced in 1998. FIFA also picked Saudi Arabia — a potential candidate in the 2030 contest — to host the next Club World Cup from Dec.

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