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The 2026 FIFA World Cup may be over, but soccer fans are already looking ahead to the next tournament.
The 2030 World Cup will make history as the first to span three continents, with matches taking place across Europe, Africa and South America. Here's everything to know about when the next World Cup is, where it's being played and how to start planning your trip.
When Is the Next Men's FIFA World Cup?
The next men's FIFA World Cup will be in 2030 and it's scheduled to take place between June 8 and July 21, 2030.
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Where Will the 2030 World Cup Be Held?
The 2030 World Cup will take place in 23 stadiums in the three host countries: Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. Special single match opening games will be held in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the World Cup.
Which Cities Will Host Matches?
- Spain: Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Bilbao, San Sebastián, Zaragoza, Las Palmas, Valencia, and Vigo.
- Morocco: Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier, Marrakesh, Agadir, and Fez.
- Portugal: Lisbon and Porto.
Centenary Match Cities
- Uruguay:Montevideo (hosting at the historic Estadio Centenario).
- Argentina:Buenos Aires (at Estadio Monumental).
- Paraguay:Asunción (at Estadio Osvaldo Domínguez Dibb)
How Many Teams Will Play in the 2030 World Cup?
The exact number of teams for the 2030 World Cup is planned for 48 though there is a proposal underway to expand that number to 64.
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When is the Next FIFA Women’s World Cup?
The next FIFA Women's World Cup will take place from June 24 to July 25, 2027, in Brazil. It will be the first time the Women's World Cup will be hosted in South America, with the final match scheduled at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.
Who will host the 2034 World Cup?
The 2034 World Cup will be held in Saudi Arabia.
When do World Cup tickets go on sale?
The best way to secure tickets for future World Cup games is to use official channels like FIFA Tickets, register for selection draws early as well as monitor later first-come, first-served and resale phases.
As far as travel, once dates are confirmed, you can book your own lodging and travel, but in events like these, it's sometimes better to book travel packages through a travel agent or hospitality packages which may include tickets. Don't forget to check visa requirements for each country you're planning to visit and make sure your passport is current!
Will the United States Host Another World Cup?
Yes, though the earliest they can make a bid to host is for the 2038 World Cup. Prior to this. year's hosting duties, the United States previously hosted the Men's World Cup back in 1994 and the Women's World Cup in 1999.
FIFA rotation rules prohibit a nation from immediate re-hosting within the same continental confederation. The earliest any country in North America could potentially host would be in 2038.
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