The football associations of Morocco, Portugal, and Spain have officially submitted a joint bid to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup, aiming to make history as the first tournament to be held across two continents: Africa and Europe. During an event at FIFA’s Paris offices on Monday, the comprehensive bid book, titled ‘YallaVamos,’ was presented to FIFA leadership. This joint bid symbolizes a proactive effort to advance the game globally.
The bid book, received by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, includes detailed plans for the tournament’s vision and technical aspects, such as transport, accommodation, and security arrangements. It also outlines the proposed host cities and stadiums in the three countries. Football legends Cristiano Ronaldo, Luis Figo, Andres Iniesta, and Noureddine Naybet, along with ambassadors like Togolese legend Emmanuel Adebayor, Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi, Dolores Silva, Ghizlane Chebbak, Alvaro Morata, Irene Paredes, and Yassine Bounou, endorsed the bid.
The joint bid by Morocco, Spain, and Portugal will be voted on at the FIFA Congress on December 11, 2024. If successful, it will pave the way for a historic tournament spanning two continents.
President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, Fouzi Lekjaa expressed pride and honour in delivering this historic bid, aligned with the vision of His Majesty King Mohammed VI. He emphasized the bid’s potential to create a lasting legacy for future generations and unite people worldwide, making all Africans proud. According to him, the three countries share a deep-rooted passion for football, and believe that combining strengths, an exceptional World Cup that will captivate the world will be delivered.
In his remarks, President of the Portuguese Football Federation,Fernando Gomes highlighted the bid’s environmental aspects, inclusivity, and diversity, emphasizing its comprehensive approach to meeting the competition’s needs and host cities’ expectations.
The General Secretary of the Royal Spanish Football Federation, Álvaro de Miguel on behalf of President Pedro Rocha, noted that Spain last hosted the World Cup in 1982. He emphasized that the 2030 World Cup would bridge generations, unite three countries and two continents, and leave a lasting intergenerational, international, and intercontinental legacy.
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