MADRID/LISBON: The Spanish and Portuguese federations have confirmed that they will begin an in-depth analysis of whether to bid to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
The two federations did not make any mention of Morocco, which was previously rumoured to be involved in a potential three-way bid to stage the tournament.
A joint statement read: “After holding several meetings in recent weeks, the football federations of Spain and Portugal confirm that they will begin a thorough process of analysis on the possibility of presenting a joint bid to organise the 2030 World Cup.
“Both federations want to take the opportunity to communicate that the governments of both countries are adequately informed about the process, as they will be a fundamental part of their development.”
Spain and Portugal last teamed up to lodge an unsuccessful joint bid for the 2018 World Cup, which was awarded to Russia. The idea then came from Portugal though Spain took the formal lead.
Spain previously staged the World Cup in 1982, when Italy beat West Germany to win the title. Portugal has never hosted the quadrennial tournament, which in 2030 will feature 48 teams.
Morocco could yet make a joint bid for the 2030 World Cup with Tunisia and Algeria, who have also expressed an interest in hosting the tournament. Morocco has made five failed bids to stage the event, most recently losing out on the 2026 edition to the North American trio of the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Spain and Portugal will face competition from a number of potential bids to secure the hosting rights for the 2030 World Cup, with Argentina, Uruguay, Chile and Paraguay already confirming that they will make a four-way bid.
England is carrying out a feasibility study along with Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales, while the prime ministers of Bulgaria, Greece and Romania and the president of Serbia have signalled their intent to make a joint bid.
China emerged as a strong contender after FIFA president Gianni Infantino sidestepped questions after last week’s congress about whether rotation would be maintained. FIFA Council will decide on rules and timing in October.
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