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Morocco, Portugal and Spain have officially submitted their joint bid to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The bid represents a historic collaboration between three nations, bringing together two continents to celebrate a century of world football.
The presidents of the football federations of the three countries, Fouzi Lekjaa (Morocco), Fernando Gomes (Portugal), and Álvaro de Miguel (Spain), presented the complete dossier to FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The event took place in Paris, where the officials outlined their vision for a competition that transcends geographical and cultural boundaries.
The slogan of this bid, YallaVamos, embodies a strong commitment to the future of football. It symbolises a proactive desire to develop the sport on a global scale, building bridges between cultures and promoting an inclusive and sustainable environment.
The bid outlines an ambitious vision, detailing technical plans for transport, accommodation and necessary infrastructure. The dossier, which will be published by FIFA shortly, underlines the commitment of the three countries to deliver a memorable experience for fans and players, while leaving a lasting legacy in terms of sustainability, innovation and social impact.
The bid is supported by football legends such as Luis Figo, Andres Iniesta, Nourredine Naybet, and Emmanuel Adebayor, as well as current stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Achraf Hakimi, Dolores Silva, Ghizlane Chebbak, Alvaro Morata, Irene Paredes and Yassine Bounou.
Strong statements
When handing over the dossier, Gianni Infantino praised the union of the three countries: “Your three nations have contributed enormously to football and share a common vision of the values that this sport must embody. It is wonderful to see two continents united in the dream of organising the FIFA World Cup.”
Fouzi Lekjaa, President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, expressed his pride: “This candidacy is historic and in line with the vision of King Mohammed VI. It represents a legacy for current and future generations.”
Fernando Gomes, President of the Portuguese Football Federation, highlighted the environmental aspects: “Our vision for the future integrates the needs of the competition with the expectations of the host cities and populations, promoting inclusion and diversity.”
Álvaro de Miguel, secretary general of the Royal Spanish Football Federation, recalled the history: “The 2030 World Cup will bring together generations and leave an intergenerational, international and intercontinental legacy.”
The final decision on the host countries will be taken by a vote of the FIFA Congress on 11 December 2024, marking a crucial step on the road to the 2030 World Cup.
