Unique 2030 men's World Cup to be split among 3 continents

04.10.2023 - 16:13 cbc.ca

A unique 2030 World Cup is set to be played in Europe and Africa with the surprising addition of South America in a deal to allow the men's soccer tournament to start with a 100th birthday party in Uruguay.

FIFA reached an agreement Wednesday between soccer's continental leaders to accept only one candidate for hosting the 2030 tournament, the sport's governing body said.

The Spain-Portugal bid grew to add Morocco this year and now also includes long-time bid rivals Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay.

A key lure of the unprecedented three-continent project is being able to open in the Uruguayan capital of Montevideo, where the Centenario Stadium hosted the inaugural 1930 World Cup final.

FIFA Sporting country Celebrity President beautiful cup Gianni Infantino Qatar Spain Portugal Usa Argentina Australia New Zealand Morocco Saudi Arabia Uruguay Paraguay

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