Zurich, Switzerland – FIFA has announced that the 2030 FIFA World Cup will feature a historic expansion, with 64 countries set to participate in a global celebration marking the tournament’s centenary.
The 2030 edition will be co-hosted by Morocco, Spain, and Portugal, making it the first time in history that three nations from two different continents—Africa and Europe—will jointly organize the event.
Additionally, in honor of the first-ever World Cup, held in Uruguay in 1930, FIFA has designated Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay to host three special matches to commemorate the tournament’s 100th anniversary.
This expansion follows FIFA’s decision to increase the number of participating teams in the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, from 32 to 48 teams.
The 2030 World Cup will be the most expansive and globally inclusive edition in history, with FIFA aiming to strengthen international football ties and celebrate the sport’s rich legacy.
