FIFA World Cup 2030 format: teams, centenary, and what to expect

The 2030 men’s World Cup is set to be co-hosted by Morocco, Portugal, and Spain, with special centenary celebration matches in South America (Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay) to mark 100 years since the first World Cup. The tournament uses the 48-team format, expanding groups and knockout rounds compared to older 32-team editions. Exact group compositions and the full match schedule are published by FIFA closer to the event.

What fans should watch for

Key official releases will include: final stadiums per country, the draw, kickoff times, and ticket sale windows. Unofficial sites cannot predict the draw—avoid anyone selling “group guarantees.”

Spain’s role

Spain is expected to host a large share of matches. Our about Spain 2030 page summarizes heritage and cities; our pricing page explains typical cost ranges as orientation only.