Football’s World Cup is coming to North Africa for first time

Morocco, Portugal and Spain will jointly host the World Cup in 2030, the first time that matches in the most famous international football competition will be held in North Africa.

FIFA Council takes key decisions on FIFA World Cup™ editions in 2030 and 2034: Morocco, Portugal and Spain joint bid is the sole candidate to host FIFA World Cup 2030™ The competition was traditionally staged by a single country, though that changed in 2002 when Japan and South Korea hosted jointly. The 2026 edition will be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the US, the first time three nations have run the competition.

Spain and Morocco have a very close but complex diplomatic relationship. Spain is a former colonial power in Morocco, and Moroccans make up the biggest foreign community in Spain. Morocco is also a key gateway for illegal immigration into Spain. ADVERTISEMENT CONTINUE READING BELOW On the pitch, Morocco became the first North African side to reach the semifinals of the World Cup, in Qatar in 2022.

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