The 2030 FIFA World Cup will be the biggest yet — staged across six countries and three continents. Spain, Portugal and Morocco share the main tournament.
Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay open it. Here’s everything confirmed so far.
When Is the 2030 World Cup?
The tournament is expected to run from 8 June to 21 July 2030, with the final on 21 July. FIFA has not yet locked the full match calendar.
These dates reflect FIFA’s planning so far and could shift. We’ll update this guide as the official schedule is published.
Who Is Hosting the 2030 World Cup?
The 2030 tournament has three main hosts: Spain, Portugal and Morocco. It will be the first World Cup spread across two continents — Europe and Africa — in a single edition.
Three South American nations join as celebration hosts: Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay. That makes six host countries across three continents.
FIFA confirmed the line-up at an extraordinary Congress on 11 December 2024. All six host nations qualify automatically and skip the regular qualifiers.
The Centenary Matches in South America
The setup honours football history. The very first World Cup was held in Uruguay in 1930, so the 2030 edition marks the tournament’s 100th anniversary.
To mark it, FIFA will return the opening match to the Estádio Centenário in Montevideo. One celebration match each then follows in Buenos Aires and Asunción.
After those three games, the tournament shifts to Spain, Portugal and Morocco for the rest of the matches and the final.
Host Cities and Stadiums
FIFA’s working venue list covers around 20 stadiums across 17 cities in the three main host countries. The full line-up is still being finalised.
| Country | Host Cities (Provisional) |
|---|---|
| Spain | Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, Seville, San Sebastián, Las Palmas, Zaragoza, Valencia, Vigo |
| Portugal | Lisbon, Porto |
| Morocco | Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakesh, Tangier, Fez, Agadir |
Casablanca’s planned Hassan II Stadium, with a capacity near 115,000, is set to be the largest venue. Málaga (July 2025) and A Coruña (March 2026) have since withdrawn from the Spanish list.
What’s Still Unconfirmed
Several big details are not yet final, so treat early reports with caution:
- The final venue — not yet chosen; Spain and Morocco both have strong candidates.
- The full stadium list — still shifting as cities are added or dropped.
- The exact match schedule — kick-off times and group draws come closer to the event.
- Tournament size — planned as a 48-team event; a 64-team idea was floated but not adopted.
What It Means for Fans
A six-country World Cup means trips may span more than one nation. Spain and Portugal sit inside the Schengen area, while Morocco and the South American hosts have separate entry rules.
It’s early, but planning helps. You can already scan routes to Madrid, Lisbon and Casablanca, and compare hotels in Barcelona or Marrakesh ahead of demand.
Heading to the next World Cup first? See our full FIFA World Cup 2026 guide and the 2026 host cities breakdown.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Countries Are Hosting the 2030 World Cup?
Six. Spain, Portugal and Morocco host the main tournament, with celebration matches in Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay.
Why Is the 2030 World Cup in South America Too?
To mark 100 years since the first World Cup in Uruguay in 1930. Three opening matches are played there before the tournament moves to Europe and Africa.
Where Is the 2030 World Cup Final?
The final is set for 21 July 2030, but the host stadium has not yet been confirmed.
Sources
- FIFA — Hosts Appointed for FIFA World Cups 2030 and 2034
- FIFA — World Cup 2030 Hosts and Centenary Matches
- FIFA — World Cup 2030 Tournament Organisation
- Olympics.com — FIFA World Cup 2030 Venues List
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