As the number of participating countries increased from 32 to 48 starting from the next World Cup, joint bids are gaining momentum, and four South American countries, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile and Paraguay, joined forces to host the 2030 World Cup. 스포츠토토

On the 7th (local time), the ministers of sports and football associations of the four countries held a press conference at Essays, Argentina, ahead of the 100th anniversary of the World Cup, and made the justification that “the competition must return to the place where it started.”

The World Cup began in Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay, in 1930, just 100 years before 2030.

CONMEBOL President Alejandro Dominguez said, “FIFA must host the 2030 tournament here to celebrate the birthplace of the World Cup. South America’s passion for football is second to none.” no,” he stressed.

If these countries succeed in hosting, it will be the first time in history that four countries jointly host the event. Except for Paraguay, the remaining three countries have experience hosting a single event.

Previously, Korea and Japan co-hosted the 2002 World Cup for the first time, and the 2026 World Cup in North and Central America will be held in three countries: Mexico, the United States and Canada.

If four South American countries are selected as the host, the plan is to hold the opening match in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and the final match in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Currently, Spain and Portugal have announced their bids in Europe. It is known that the two countries are considering having Ukraine, which is at war with Russia, participate in the form of an ‘invited host’.

In addition, it is reported that Morocco in North Africa, as well as Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Greece will jointly host the project.

The host country for the 2030 World Cup will be decided at the 2024 FIFA General Assembly.