After South Africa hosted the 2010 World Cup, an African nation will once again host a World Cup tournament. Morocco has been awarded the hosting rights for the 2030 World Cup. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia has been granted the 2034 World Cup hosting rights.
The 2030 World Cup will mark the centennial of the tournament, making it a historic celebration. Morocco will organize a grand event to commemorate this milestone. The opening matches will take place in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay before transitioning to the main host nations: Morocco, Spain, and Portugal.
The tournament will feature 104 matches, with the majority of them scheduled between June 13 and July 21, 2030.
Morocco delivered an outstanding performance in the previous World Cup, finishing in fourth place. Their exceptional form continues in the AFCON, where they advanced from the group stage as leaders with an impressive goal difference.
Hosting the World Cup represents a significant achievement for African football. This event in Morocco could pave the way for other African nations to host the World Cup in future years.