World Cup 2030 set for six nations with opening in June
Sky Sports Football • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 11:40 AM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
The 2030 FIFA World Cup will take place across six host nations: Morocco, Spain, Portugal, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Argentina. The tournament opens with centenary celebrations on June 8 and 9, followed by the first matches between June 13 and 14. The final is scheduled for July 21. Games in South America honor the centenary of the first World Cup held in Uruguay, with a potential expansion from 48 to 64 teams being discussed.
- •Opening ceremony on June 13, 2030.
- •Final scheduled for July 21, 2030.
- •Matches to be played in South America for the centenary.
- •Morocco, Spain, and Portugal are primary host nations.
- •Potential tournament expansion to 64 teams.
"The 2030 World Cup is set to be one of the biggest in history as FIFA celebrates 100 years of the competition.
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