Gianni Infantino: FIFA World Cup 2030 and 2034 hosting rights send message of strength and unity

FIFA has sent a message of strength and unity after the historic awarding of hosting rights for the 2030 and 2034 editions of the FIFA World Cup, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said, underlining that the decisions were taken by consensus. 

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Gianni Infantino expects “spectacular” FIFA World Cup 2034™ in Saudi Arabia

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has backed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to deliver a “spectacular” and “unique” FIFA World Cup™ after the Arab nation was appointed as hosts of the 2034 tournament by the Extraordinary FIFA Congress.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses with a card announcing Saudi Arabia as hosts of the FIFA World Cup 2034

FIFA World Cup 2030™ hosts celebrate a “historic decision” for football

The President of CONMEBOL and FIFA Vice President, Alejandro Domínguez, has thanked FIFA for taking a historic decision by awarding the hosting rights for the FIFA World Cup 2030™ to Morocco, Portugal and Spain. 

Morocco, Portugal and Spain to host FIFA World Cup 2030™

Extraordinary FIFA Congress appoints hosts of 2030 and 2034 editions of FIFA World Cup™

All 211 FIFA Member Associations convened virtually. Morocco, Portugal and Spain to host FIFA World Cup 2030™. Three celebratory matches to take place in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay in 2030. Saudi Arabia appointed to stage FIFA World Cup 2034™.

Bid evaluation reports for 2030 and 2034 editions of FIFA World Cup™ published

Following a thorough assessment of each bid, including inspection visits to the bidding countries, FIFA has published the bid evaluation reports for the 2030 and 2034 editions of the FIFA  World Cup™.

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FIFA Council takes key decisions on FIFA Member Associations and upcoming FIFA competitions

The FIFA Council met at the Home of FIFA in Zurich on Thursday, 3 October 2024 and adopted key decisions on a variety of topics, including FIFA Member Associations and upcoming men’s and women’s competitions.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the FIFA Council Meeting No.29 

Invitations to tender for media rights to FIFA World Cup 26™ and FIFA World Cup 2030™ officially launched in Türkiye

Invitation for bid submissions will close on Thursday 31 October 2024 

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FIFA World Cup 26™ and FIFA World Cup 2030™ media rights tender officially launched in Republic of Ireland

FIFA has officially launched the invitation to tender (ITT) for the media rights to FIFA World Cup 26™ and FIFA World Cup 2030™ in the Republic of Ireland. 

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Gianni Infantino hails "historical agreement" in the FIFA World Cup™ bidding process for 2030 and 2034

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has thanked football associations and confederations for reaching a "historical agreement" as the bid books from the seven FIFA Member Associations bidding to host the FIFA World Cup™ in 2030 and 2034 were handed over.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at the FIFA World Cup 2030™ and 2034™ bid handover at FIFA's Paris office

Member associations hand over bid books for 2030 and 2034 editions of the FIFA World Cup™

Following on from the bidding processes for the 2030 and 2034 editions of the FIFA World Cup™, FIFA President Gianni Infantino and FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström received the bid books from the relevant FIFA Member Associations in Paris.

FIFA World Cup 2030™ and 2034™ bid handover

Gianni Infantino meets Santiago Peña, President of Paraguay  

El presidente de la FIFA, Gianni Infantino, y su excelencia Santiago Peña, presidente de la República de Paraguay, se han reunido en la oficina de París, dónde han mantenido debates constructivos sobre diversos temas.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets with the President Of The Republic Of Paraguay Santiago Peña at FIFA Paris Offices

Tender processes for next two FIFA World Cups™ begin for numerous Balkan nations

FIFA has launched invitations to tender (ITT) for the media rights to the FIFA World Cup 26™ and FIFA World Cup 2030™ in eight Balkan nations.

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FIFA President tells CONMEBOL Ordinary Congress "protecting football's values" is crucial

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has called on football's administrators to "take care of and protect" the universal and unifying emotions of the game as the unique centenary celebration was acknowledged during the 78th CONMEBOL Ordinary Congress.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the 78th CONMEBOL Congress 

Tender process opens for media rights to FIFA World Cup 26™ in United Kingdom

FIFA has launched invitations to tender (ITT) for the media rights to the FIFA World Cup 26™ and FIFA World Cup 2030™ in the United Kingdom.

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Tender processes open for media rights to the FIFA World Cup 26™ and FIFA World Cup 2030™ in Bulgaria, Czechia, Hungary, Moldova, Romania and Slovakia

FIFA has launched invitations to tender (ITT) for the media rights to the FIFA World Cup 26™ and FIFA World Cup 2030™ in Bulgaria, Czechia, Hungary, Moldova, Romania and Slovakia.  

FIFA World Cup 2030™

The road to the FIFA World Cup 2030™