FIFA World Cup 2030: The proposed stadiums for the men's event in Spain, Portugal and Morocco - full list

A total of twenty-three locations have been suggested for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which will take place in an unprecedented six nations.

Spain, Portugal, and Morocco will be the primary venues for the men's football tournament, coinciding with the centenary celebration of the World Cup. This marks the first time in 48 years that Spain will host the event, and it's also the inaugural experience for both Portugal and Morocco.

To mark the 100th anniversary of the World Cup, the opening three matches of the 2030 tournament will take place in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay.

This marks the anniversary of the inaugural World Cup final held in 1930, in which Uruguay, the host nation, triumphed over Argentina with a score of 4-2 at the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo. Additionally, Paraguay will be hosting a match, serving as the venue for CONMEBOL, the football confederation for South America.

The remainder of the tournament will take place in the three primary host countries, culminating with the final on July 21, 2030. The specific location for the final has not been decided yet.

A total of 23 stadiums have been proposed for the bid, and this was officially announced by FIFA and its members during the Extraordinary FIFA Congress held on December 11, 2024.

Below is a list of all the locations that will be hosting the 2030 World Cup.

Complete List Of 2030 FIFA World Cup Venues

Nestled in the charming city of Donostia-San Sebastián, the Estadio Anoeta serves as the home stadium for Real Sociedad.

FC Barcelona's legendary stadium will be the largest venue in Europe during the World Cup, with the club aiming to increase its capacity to 105,000 after the current renovations are finished.

Camp Nou has been the venue for two Champions League finals and also hosted five World Cup matches during Spain's 1982 tournament.

Spain's island regions will be showcased by the Canary Islands and the Estadio Gran Canaria, where the LaLiga team Las Palmas plays their home games.

Originally constructed as a sports venue for track and field events and as a part of Seville's attempts to host the Olympic Games in 2004 and 2008, La Cartuja has become a significant stadium in Spanish football, ranking as the fifth largest in the country.

The Spanish national team has had numerous games in Seville, including all three of their group matches during Euro 2020, which took place in 2021.

Its name translates to "The Rose Garden" in English, and the stadium, which is the home of Málaga CF, served as one of the venues during the 1982 World Cup.

The Estadio Metropolitano is the largest stadium in Spain, ranking third overall, and it has been the home ground for Atlético de Madrid since 2017.

With a seating capacity of 70,000, this stadium is one of the most impressive in the country and was the venue for the Champions League final in 2019.

Real Zaragoza's stadium hosted matches during the group stage of the 1982 World Cup. In preparation for the 2030 tournament, it is set to be upgraded and expanded to accommodate 43,000 spectators.

The stadium, which accommodates 40,000 spectators, is the home ground for RCD Espanyol, a team based in Barcelona. This makes Barcelona one of three cities, alongside Madrid and Lisbon, that boasts two stadiums for hosting events.

It opened its doors in 2009 with a friendly match against Liverpool, and the next year, it received the title of Best Sports Facility in the World.

The only stadium in Galicia for the World Cup will be the Estadio Municipal de Riazor, which is the biggest football venue in the area and serves as the home ground for Deportivo de la Coruña.

Athletic Club's stadium will finally have the opportunity to host a significant tournament, having missed out on the chance to do so for Euro 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The stadium, with a capacity of 53,000, is the biggest in the Basque Country and is lovingly referred to as 'The Cathedral' by the supporters of the club.

As the home ground of Real Madrid and one of the largest stadiums in Europe, the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu is making a comeback on the world stage after previously hosting the final of the 1982 World Cup.

Named after a former president of Real Madrid, it is located in the center of Spain's capital, with aspirations of being the venue for the final match of the 2030 World Cup.

The Stadium of Light serves as the home ground for SL Benfica and has hosted three significant European finals. One of the most memorable moments was during the Euro 2004 final, where the home team Portugal was unexpectedly defeated by the surprise team, Greece.

The home ground of FC Porto hosted the 2021 Champions League final. This stadium was constructed and inaugurated just before Euro 2004 and can accommodate 50,000 spectators.

The third stadium in Portugal being considered in the bid, and the second one located in Lisbon, is the Estádio José Alvalade. This is the home ground for Sporting Clube de Portugal, where they host their football matches.

Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Atlas Mountains, Agadir is one of the six Moroccan cities chosen to host matches for the 2030 World Cup. The Adrar Stadium will undergo renovations to increase its capacity to 70,000 spectators by the time the event takes place.

The highlight of Morocco's 2030 World Cup will be a brand-new stadium located on the outskirts of Casablanca, known as the Hassan II Stadium.

The Moroccan football federation has proposed the construction of a stadium that can hold 115,000 spectators, making it the largest venue for the entire World Cup.

Fez Stadium is designed to accommodate both soccer games and track and field events. With a seating capacity of 45,000, it is scheduled to be the venue for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

The Marrakesh Stadium, located on the outskirts of the city, has a capacity of 45,000 and is the home ground for Kawkab Marrakech.

The primary stadium in Morocco's capital, which shared its name with the city, was torn down in 2023. The organizers are now building a new venue designed to hold 65,000 spectators.

Named after a 14th-century Moroccan traveler and scholar, the Ibn Batouta Stadium can accommodate 65,000 spectators. In 2023, it was the site of a friendly match in which Morocco triumphed over Brazil. Additionally, it serves as the home ground for the football club IR Tanger.

The first game of the 2030 World Cup will take place back in Montevideo, Uruguay, the very city where it all started a century ago.

The Estadio Centenario was the venue for the very first World Cup final in 1930, featuring a memorable clash between Uruguay and Argentina. The match concluded with a 4-2 victory for the home team, Uruguay, who were also the defending Olympic champions at the time.

Argentina, the three-time World Cup champions, will welcome the second match of the 2030 World Cup at the Estadio Monumental, the home ground of River Plate.

For the first time in more than fifty years, a World Cup game will take place in Argentina, the same country where Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona celebrated victory in the 1978 tournament.

The last South American host city is Asunción, the capital of Paraguay. This will mark the first time a World Cup match is held in Paraguay's history.

While Paraguay has been officially designated to host one of the first three matches, the specific stadium where the game will take place has not yet been decided. It will either be held at Estadio Defensores del Chaco or Estadio Nacional del Paraguay.