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FIFA Confirms 2030 World Cup Hosts, Including Uruguay Match

8/13/2026

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Uruguay will host a match of the 2030 FIFA World Cup to mark the centenary, while FIFA confirmed on December 11, 2024 that Spain, Portugal and Morocco will host the remaining games.
Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay qualify as hosts, giving Paraguay a rare appearance after qualifying woes.
CONMEBOL president Alejandro Domínguez urged a 64-team expansion, a proposal first floated in March 2025, while critics warn it could cause congestion and player-welfare issues.

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Uruguay will host a match of the 2030 FIFA World Cup to mark the centenary, while FIFA confirmed on December 11, 2024 that Spain, Portugal and Morocco will host the remaining games.
Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay qualify as hosts, giving Paraguay a rare appearance after qualifying woes.
CONMEBOL president Alejandro Domínguez urged a 64-team expansion, a proposal first floated in March 2025, while critics warn it could cause congestion and player-welfare issues.