The 2026 World Cup has barely just ended, and attention is already turning to the next edition.
Following Spain’s triumph this Sunday, July 19, it’s now time for the first information about the 2030 edition.
After traveling through Asia and then North America, the trophy is returning to Europe, but not only there. Morocco, Portugal, and Spain had joined forces for a joint bid.
These three nations will therefore welcome the various teams into their streets for the occasion.
In addition to these host countries, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay will also stage three matches. To mark the 100th anniversary of the World Cup, matches to celebrate the occasion as well as a commemorative ceremony will be organized.
As a result, we already know the first six qualified teams for this 2030 edition.
This 2026 edition featured 48 nations. Until then, 32 had taken part. As for the next one, the number of teams could already change. So, 64 teams as early as 2030?
Gianni Infantino said on the subject: "It is certainly a question that will be examined and debated within the relevant committees after this World Cup. [...] If we do not give smaller countries the opportunity to take part in the World Cup, they will no longer have the motivation to keep improving."
Moreover, CONMEBOL president Alejandro Domínguez has already dropped a few hints on his Twitter account.
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