FIFA World Cup 2023 host venues in Spain, Portugal, Morocco: capacity, each stadium location, city venue.
FIFA officially announced on Wednesday that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 men’s World Cup, while the centennial 2030 tournament will be co-hosted by Morocco, Portugal, and Spain. Additionally, Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay will each host a single match to honor the tournament's history.
The decisions for the 2030 and 2034 World Cups, made with minimal competition, were confirmed prior to the Extraordinary FIFA Congress, where President Gianni Infantino formalized the plans.
Following the groundbreaking 2026 World Cup hosted across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, the 2030 event will span three continents for the first time. Uruguay’s inclusion pays homage to the inaugural World Cup in 1930, where the nation claimed victory and Argentina finished as runner-up. Paraguay’s participation reflects its status as the headquarters of the South American Football Confederation (Conmebol).
Spain will welcome the World Cup back for the first time since 1982, while Morocco, Portugal, and Paraguay are set to debut as hosts. Notably, Morocco will become the first North African country to host the tournament, marking the continent’s second time, following South Africa in 2010.
In 2034, the tournament will return to the Middle East, 12 years after Qatar hosted in 2022. However, Saudi Arabia faces similar challenges, including concerns over human rights, environmental sustainability, extreme weather, scheduling logistics, and the preparation of infrastructure and stadiums over the next decade.
What are the 2030 FIFA World Cup stadiums, Host Venues?
Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina will jointly host the 2030 World Cup. According to Diario AS, Spain will provide 11 stadiums, Morocco will offer six, and Portugal three. In South America, Buenos Aires, Montevideo, and Asuncion will host games as a tribute to the first World Cup in Uruguay.
The Spanish government will soon sign documents presenting the host cities for Spain; with Murcia and Gijon excluded from hosting duties. It is still necessary to negotiate the outstanding issues between the clubs and municipal authorities of Vigo and Valencia.
Portugal 2030 FIFA World Cup stadiums, host cities, venues, Locations, Capacities.
Portugal has three potential venues: two in Lisbon—the Estadio da Luz and Estadio Jose Alvalade—and the Estadio do Dragao in Porto. All of these were newly built or renovated ahead of UEFA Euro 2004.
Estadio Da Luz (Lisbon). Capacity in 2030: 65,209.
Maximum round it can host: Semi-final.
Largest events hosted: Euro 2004, Champions League final.
Owner: SL Benfica.
José Alvalade Stadium (Lisbon). Capacity in 2030: 50,103.
Maximum round it can host: Round of 16.
Biggest events hosted: 2005 UEFA Cup final, women’s Champions League final...
Owner: Sporting CP.
Estadio do Dragão (Porto). Capacity in 2030: 51,075.
Maximum round it can host: Quarter-finals.
Biggest events hosted: 2021 Champions League final, 2019 Nations League final.
Owner: FC Porto.
Morocco 2030 FIFA World Cup host cities, venues, Locations, stadiums capacities.
Six stadiums in six host cities could potentially be used in Morocco, one of which is to be newly built. The Grand Stade de Casablanca in Casablanca is due to be opened in 2026 and be the new home of the Morocco national team. Five other stadiums, in Rabat, Tangier, Agadir, Marrakech and Fes, are all to be renovated before the finals.
Hassan II Grand Stadium (Casablanca). Capacity in 2030: 115,000.
Maximum round it can host: Final.
Owner: Ministry of Education and Sport.
Agadir Grand Stadium (Agadir). Capacity in 2030: 46,000.
Maximum round it can host: Quarter-finals.
Major events hosted: 2018 Africa Cup of Nations, 2013 Club World Cup...
Owner: Ministry of Education and Sport.
Fez Grand Stadium (Fez). Capacity in 2030: 55,800.
Maximum round it can host: Quarter-finals.
Largest events hosted: 2011 Confederations Cup.
Owner: Ministry of Education and Sport.
Grand Stade Marrakech (Marrakech). Capacity in 2030: 45,860.
Maximum round it can host: Quarter-finals.
Major events hosted: 2013 Club World Cup, 2018 African Cup of Nations...
Owner: Ministry of Education and Sport.
Prince Moulay Abdellah (Rabat). Capacity in 2030: 68,700.
Maximum round it can host: Semi-final.
Major events hosted: 2022 Club World Cup, Arab Champions League, U-23 Africa Cup...
Owner: Ministry of Education and Sport.
Tangier Grand Stadium (Tangier). Capacity in 2030: 75,600.
Maximum round it can host: Semi-final.
Largest events hosted: 2022 Club World Cup...
Owner: Ministry of Education and Sport.
Spain 2030 FIFA World Cup Host venues, stadiums, City locations, capacities.
Spain, therefore, has 14 potential grounds. The Estadio Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid and Camp Nou in Barcelona are all-but guaranteed to host. Spain’s two biggest cities can also offer the Metropolitano Stadium and Estadi Cornella-El Prat.
Nou Mestalla in Valencia, La Cartuja in Seville and San Mames in Bilbao are all on the list, as are stadiums in Gijon, La Coruna, Las Palmas, Malaga, Murcia, San Sebastian, Vigo and Zaragoza.
It is unclear how many will be selected for the tournament. Although 16 venues will host matches at the 2026 World Cup, there has been little consistency with the number of stadiums used at a World Cup over the years.
Santiago Bernabéu (Madrid): Capacity in 2030: 78,297.
Maximum World Cup round it can host: Final.
Largest event hosted: Spain-Brazil, Taylor Swift concert...
Owner: Real Madrid.
Camp Nou (Barcelona). Capacity in 2030: 103,447.
Maximum rounds it can host in the World Cup:
Final. Owner: FC Barcelona.
Metropolitano (Madrid). Capacity in 2030: 70,650.
Maximum round it can host: Semi-finals.
Largest event hosted: 2019 Champions League Final...
Owner: Club Atlético de Madrid.
Riazor (A Coruña). Capacity in 2030: 48,015.
Maximum round it can host in the World Cup: Round of 16.
Largest event hosted: 1982 World Cup, 2004 Champions League semi-finals...
Owner: A Coruña City Council.
RCDE Stadium (Barcelona). Capacity in 2030: 40,259.
Maximum round it can host in the World Cup: Quarter-finals.
Largest event hosted: Rammstein concert in 2019...
Owner: RCD Espanyol.
San Mamés (Bilbao). Capacity in 2030: 53,633.
Maximum round it can host in the World Cup: Quarter-finals.
Largest event hosted: Women’s Champions League, European rugby final, MTV Awards.
Owner: San Mamés Barria.
Gran Canaria Stadium (Las Palmas). Capacity in 2030: 44,500.
Maximum round it can host in the World Cup: Quarter-finals.
Largest event hosted: Gran Canaria Live Fest.
Owner: Cabildo de Gran Canaria.
La Rosaleda (Málaga). Capacity in 2030: 45,000.
Maximum round it can host in the World Cup: Quarter-finals.
Largest event hosted: 2013 Champions League quarter-finals, 2006 Shakira concert...
Owner: Málaga City Council, Málaga Provincial Council and Andalusian Regional Government.
Reale Arena [Anoeta] (San Sebastián). Capacity in 2030: 42,300.
Maximum round it can host in the World Cup: Quarter-finals.
Largest event hosted: Champions League, Europa League, Rammstein concert...
Owner: Anoeta Kiroldegia.
Nuevo Romareda (Zaragoza). Capacity in 2030: 43,144.
Maximum round it can host in the World Cup: Round of 16.
Owner: La Nueva Romareda SL.
La Cartuja (Seville). Capacity in 2030: 71,000.
Maximum round it can host in the World Cup: Semi-final.
Largest events hosted: concerts, Copa del Rey finals...
Owner: Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla SL
The 2030 World Cup will feature a total of 48 teams (the six hosts: Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay plus another 42 teams).
There will be 104 games played at the tournament - the same as the next edition (2026) which will be held in the US, Canada and Mexico. The number is an increase from the 64 we saw in Qatar 2022.
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