Filip Knopp

The 2030 World Cup will be shared across six countries, with opening matches in Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay to mark the tournament’s centenary, followed by the main competition staged in Spain, Portugal and Morocco. Only three early matches will take place in South America before the tournament shifts to Europe and North Africa. Spain is expected to host most games, and Madrid’s Estadio Santiago Bernabéu is the leading contender for the final, though venues in Barcelona and Marrakesh remain possibilities. FIFA is evaluating a potential expansion to 64 teams, with 48 currently planned, leading to 104 total matches across a group stage of 12 groups.