Updated: 8 October 2026
Who is hosting the next World Cup?
The next men’s FIFA World Cup, in 2030, will be co-hosted by Morocco, Spain and Portugal. To mark 100 years since the first World Cup in 1930, the opening three matches will be played in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay, with Uruguay staging the first game. That makes it the first World Cup spread across six countries on three continents.
FIFA has not yet decided where the 2030 final will be played; Morocco and Spain both want it. The 2034 World Cup goes to Saudi Arabia. The 2026 edition was held in the United States, Canada and Mexico, where Spain beat Argentina in the final. Also read: our full review of the 2026 World Cup.
FIFA has dismissed reports claiming its President, Gianni Infantino, promised Morocco the right to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup final, insisting that no decision has been made on the venue for the tournament’s biggest match.
Key Highlights
- FIFA denies reports that Gianni Infantino promised Morocco the 2030 World Cup final.
- Football governing body describes the claims as “false and misleading.”
- No decision has been taken on the venue for the 2030 final.
- Morocco, Spain and Portugal will jointly host the centenary World Cup.
- Spain is also seeking to stage the tournament’s showpiece final.
The world football governing body issued the clarification following widespread speculation that Infantino had privately assured Morocco of hosting the final as part of efforts to strengthen support for his leadership.
In a statement released on Wednesday, FIFA categorically rejected the reports, stressing that no commitment had been made regarding the venue for the final.
“It is false and misleading to claim the FIFA President has made any promise in relation to hosting the FIFA World Cup 2030 Final.
“A decision will be made by FIFA in due course,” the statement said.
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The clarification marks FIFA’s first official response to growing claims that Morocco had already secured the right to host the final of the historic centenary edition of the FIFA World Cup.
The 2030 tournament will be jointly hosted by Morocco, Spain and Portugal, with Spain also pushing to stage the championship’s showpiece match.
Meanwhile, the Portuguese Football Federation declined to comment when approached over the reports.
Who is hosting the next world cup: frequently asked questions
Who is hosting the next World Cup?
The 2030 FIFA World Cup will be co-hosted by Morocco, Spain and Portugal, with one centenary match each in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay.
Where will the 2030 World Cup final be played?
FIFA has not decided. In August 2026 it denied reports that Morocco had been promised the final, saying a decision will be made in due course. Spain is also bidding to stage it.
Why are Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay hosting 2030 World Cup matches?
The games mark the centenary of the first World Cup, which Uruguay hosted and won in 1930. The opening match will be played in Uruguay.
Who will host the 2034 World Cup?
Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. It was the only bidder and was confirmed by FIFA in December 2024.
When is the next Women’s World Cup?
The next FIFA Women’s World Cup will be held in Brazil in 2027.
Who won the 2026 World Cup?
Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup, beating Argentina in the final after extra time.
