A unique 2030 World Cup is set to be played in Europe and Africa with the surprising addition of South America in a deal to allow the men’s soccer tournament to start with a 100th birthday party in Uruguay.
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00:00 After weeks of speculation, FIFA has confirmed the 2030 World Cup will be played on three
00:05 continents and six countries. Morocco, Portugal and Spain won the race to host the 48-team
00:11 tournament, but Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay were gifted the opening three matches. The
00:15 fixtures in South America are to mark 100 years since the inaugural tournament in Montevideo.
00:21 All six host countries will qualify automatically for the event. The hosting arrangement is
00:25 now subject to formal approval by FIFA's Congress and the final decision will be made
00:29 in 2024.
00:31 (laughing)
00:33 (whooshing)