Rabat – FIFA President Gianni Infantino celebrated the joint bid between Spain, Portugal, Morocco, after the three nations’ joint bid won the hosting rights to host the 2030 World Cup.
The three countries will host 101 matches, with Uruguay, Paraguay, and Argentina hosting 3 opening games, each.
“Football is uniting the world and football is becoming truly global,” Infantino said.
Celebrating the news, Infantino also highlighted the return of the World Cup to both Europe and Africa.
King Mohammed VI today celebrated the news, stressing that the decision by the FIFA Executive Committee has acknowledged Morocco’s rising status in world football.
King Mohammed VI extended his congratulations to Spain and Portugal and reiterated Morocco’s commitment to “working in perfect synergy” for the success of the joint bid in each of the host countries.
Morocco announced its decision to join the bid on March 14, news that was celebrated as a good message to the world by both Spain and Portugal.
