World Cup 2030 Schedule of Dates, Logo, Location and Latest Rumors

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will conclude on Sunday with a thrilling final between Spain and Argentina. Regardless of how the match unfolds, we'll be seeing plenty of Spain and Argentina in 2030.

The next World Cup will mark the 100-year anniversary of the tournament and, fittingly, will be a truly global affair.

The 2030 World Cup will span six countries and three continents. While the primary matches will be held in Morocco, Portugal, and Spain, special celebratory matches in Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay will open the tournament.

The inaugural 1930 tournament was hosted and won by Uruguay.

The centennial tournament is scheduled to run from June 8 through July 21, 2030.

2026 World Cup Dates

June 8-9

Celebration Ceremonies and Opening

Matches in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay

June 13-14

Official Opening Ceremony and Beginning of Group Stage

July 21

World Cup Final

While the venues for the 2030 World Cup have not been finalized, Estadio Monumental (Buenos Aires, Argentina), Estadio Osvaldo Domínguez Dibb (Asunción, Paraguay), and Estadio Centenario (Montevideo, Uruguay) are widely expected to host the ceremonial opening matches.

The selection for the remaining sites, primarily those in Spain, remains an ongoing process. According to Juanma Leiva of Diario AS, nine of the 11 cities originally proposed by Spain are still under consideration, though "more changes are expected."

"Sources familiar with the discussions say the governing body would be comfortable with a final list of 16 to 18 stadiums—similar to the 16 venues being used this summer across the United States, Mexico, and Canada," Leiva wrote.

Spain and Morocco are currently vying to host the final.

The tournament itself could be larger than the record 48-nation tournament we witnessed over the last month-plus. Further expansion to 64 teams hasn't been confirmed, but it is being considered, according to FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

"This is certainly an issue that will be looked at and discussed in the relevant committees after this World Cup," Infantino told Swiss outlet Blue Sport (h/t Shivam Pathak of ESPN). "When you organize a World Cup, it's important that you organize it for the whole world. It's not just Europe and South America, but the entire world, effectively."

The idea of expansion is intriguing, considering how successful the move to 48 teams was this summer. While underdogs like Cabo Verde and DR Congo didn't make runs at the trophy, they did provide some of the tournament's highlight moments.

DR Congo drew with Portugal in the group stage and advanced to the knockout stage, while Cabo Verde pushed Argentina to the limit during a 3-2 loss in the round of 32.

In theory, adding another 16 nations to the tournament will provide even more feel-good stories and buzz-worthy moments. Even if the field stays at 48 teams, though, the 2030 World Cup will still, in many ways, be the biggest in history.